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==Welcome==
Welcome to the new user group. --[[User:DNdubane (WMF)|DNdubane (WMF)]] ([[User talk:DNdubane (WMF)|talk]]) 15:23, 27 November 2018 (UTC)

== Learning Quarterly: November 2018 ==

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== [[:m:Affiliations Committee/Candidates/December 2018|2018 Affiliations Committee call for candidates]] ==

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''This is an [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Global message delivery/Targets/Affiliations Committee/News|update]] from the [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Affiliations Committee|Wikimedia Affiliations Committee]].

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The '''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Affiliations Committee|Affiliations Committee]]''' – the committee responsible for guiding volunteers in establishing Wikimedia chapters, thematic organizations, and user groups – is looking for new members!

The main role of the Affiliations Committee is to guide groups of volunteers that are interested in forming Wikimedia affiliates. We review applications from new groups, answer questions and provide advice about the different Wikimedia affiliation models and processes, review affiliate bylaws for compliance with requirements and best practices, and advise the Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees on issues connected to chapters, thematic organizations and Wikimedia user groups.

The committee can include up to fifteen members, roughly half of whom are selected every twelve months for staggered two-year terms. Those joining the committee during the current process will serve a two-year term ending in December 2020.

; Key skills

Being a part of the Affiliations Committee requires communication with volunteers all over the world, negotiating skills, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to understand legal texts. We look for a healthy mix of different skill sets in our members, including the following key skills and experience:<br />

- Willingness to process applications through a set, perhaps bureaucratic process.<br />
- Readiness to participate in political discussions on the role and future of affiliates, models of affiliation, and similar topics.<br />
- Availability of up to 5 hours per week, and the time to participate in a monthly two-hour voice/video meeting.<br />
- International orientation.<br />
- Fluency in English.<br />
- Ability to work and communicate with other languages and cultures.<br />
- Strong understanding of the structure and work of affiliates and the Wikimedia Foundation.<br />
- Knowledge of different legal systems and experience in community building and organizing are a plus.<br />
- Skills in other languages are a major plus.<br />
- Experience with or in an active affiliate is a major plus.<br />
- Strong track record of effective collaboration (such as evidenced skills at facilitation, mediation, negotiation, and so forth) are a major plus.<br />
- Willingness to use one's real name in committee activities (including contacts with current and potential affiliates) when appropriate.<br />

We are looking for people who are excited by the challenge of empowering volunteers to get organized and form communities that further our mission around the world. In exchange, committee members selected will gain the experience of supporting their world-wide colleagues to develop their communities as well as personal development in guiding organizational development, facilitating affiliate partnerships, and professional communications.<br />

; Selection process

As a reflection of our commitment to openness, transparency, and bilateral engagement with the Wikimedia community, the 2018 member selection process will include a public review and comment period. All applications received by the committee will be posted on Meta at [[:m:Affiliations Committee/Candidates/December 2018|Affiliations Committee/Candidates/December 2018]], and the community will be invited to provide comments and feedback about each candidate.

At the end of the public comment period, the applications will be voted on by the members of the committee who are not seeking re-election, taking into account comments put forward by the committee's members, advisors, Wikimedia Foundation staff and board liaisons, and the community. A final decision will be made by mid-January 2019, with new members expected to join later that month.

; How to apply

If you are interested in joining the committee, please post your application on the nomination page and send an email announcing your application to affcom@lists.wikimedia.org by 31 December 2018. Your application must include the following information:<br />

- Your full name and Wikimedia username<br />
- A statement describing your relevant experience, skills, and motivation for joining the committee.<br />
- Answers to the following three questions:<br />

# How do you think affiliates work best together to partner on effective projects and initiatives?<br />
# What do you see as the role of affiliates in the Wikimedia movement in the next three years?<br />
# What do you feel you will bring to the committee that makes you a uniquely qualified candidate?<br />


If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me and/or the committee as a whole. We are happy to chat or have a phone call with anyone about our work if this helps them decide to apply. Please distribute this call among your networks, and do apply if you are interested!

Best regards,<br />
Kirill Lokshin<br />
Chair, Affiliations Committee

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== New Affiliations Committee appointments ==

[[:m:AffCom|AffCom]] is excited to share with you the news that the Wikimedia Foundation Board has unanimously approved the changes to the Bylaws during the last Board meeting on January 30, 2019.

This change allows the participation of [[:m:Wikimedia user groups|User Groups]] in the [[:m:Affiliate-selected Board seats/2019|Affiliate-selected Board seats (ASBS) 2019 process]].

To read the Board's announcement, please click [[:m:Affiliate-selected_Board_seats/2019/Wikimedia_Foundation_Bylaws_changed_plus_next_steps|here]]

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== Help us make Wikipedia talk pages more accessible to more participants ==

Hello!

Our team at the Wikimedia Foundation is working on a project to improve the ease-of-use and productivity of wiki talk pages. As an affiliate, I can imagine you’ve run into challenges explaining talk pages to first-time participants, or it is an consultation that would interest your members.

We want all contributors to be able to talk to each other on the wikis – to ask questions, to resolve differences, to organize projects and to make decisions. Communication is essential for the depth and quality of our content, and the health of our communities.

We're currently leading a global consultation on how to improve talk pages, and we're looking for groups that can discuss and report on their experiences using (or helping other people to use) wiki talk pages. We'd like to invite you to participate, with the user groups that you belong to. You can learn more about the consultation [[mw:Talk_pages_consultation_2019|at Mediawiki.org]] and if you're interested in hosting a group discussion (on-wiki or off-wiki), you can sign up at [[mw:Talk_pages_consultation_2019/Participant_group_sign-up|the participant sign-up group]].

If you’d like to participate or if you have any questions, [[mw:Talk:Talk pages consultation 2019/Communication|please contact us]] and let us know. The more people participate from many horizons, the better the outcome will be. 

Thank you! [[user:Trizek (WMF)|Trizek (WMF)]] 15:29, 8 March 2019 (UTC)
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== Call for complementary facilitators and more to get the ASBS 2019 process started! ==

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Hi everyone, hope all is fine with you!

The next weeks will be intense, as [[:m:Affiliate-selected_Board_seats/2019|affiliates figure out their participation]] in the [[:m:Talk:Affiliate-selected_Board_seats/2019#Tentative_timeline|process that will soon select 2 people]] for the Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees. 
Since new Bylaws established that the user groups are for the first time going to be involved in such process, a lot more support than before is certainly going to be necessary, among other things, for big and healthy conversations on the topic. Hence, please encourage members of your group to '''become a complementary facilitator''', or sign up yourself! [[:m:Talk:Affiliate-selected_Board_seats/2019#2019_call_for_election_facilitators!|You can add yourself to the list on Meta]] or reply to me to flag availability. One person from the facilitators group should soon be selected to liaise with the Foundation Board’s Chair, María Sefidari, on behalf of all affiliates, and it may be wise to also find a deputy for them.

Finally, if you can think of any huge '''obstacles that would prevent your group from participating to the process''' (for instance, a language barrier, or lack of good decision-making mechanisms, etc.), please [[:m:User talk:Elitre (WMF)|reach out to me directly]]: it is really important that we hear about them as early as possible. 
Thank you! [[:m:User:Elitre (WMF)|Elitre (WMF)]] 15:23, 12 March 2019 (UTC)

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== Update on the Affiliate-selected Board seats 2019 process ==

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Hi all,

The Election Facilitators met on Friday, April 5. We finalized [[:m:Affiliate-selected_Board_seats/Resolution_2019|the resolution]], which is now frozen. The Board of Trustees of the Wikimedia Foundation will be asked to approve the resolution.

We have made two small changes to be more inclusive. We extended the date for compliance with AffCom reporting and being in good standing to May 7 to allow time for as many Affiliates as possible to be current with these requirements. The Election Facilitators adjusted the language in case a quorum is not met during the election.

On the talk page of the resolution one issue was raised. The issue looks like to be about a possible candidate. Affiliates will have ample time to discuss the merits of candidates during nomination time, screening time, and they can cast their votes on candidates. The Election Facilitators didn't see the necessity for this change, and left the resolution on this point unchanged.

The Election Facilitators will be Abhinav Srivastava, Lane Rasberry, Jeffrey Keefer, Ad Huikeshoven, Neal McBurnett and Alessandro Marchetti. We will welcome more volunteers to assist us in this process, to reach out to the diversity in language and gender in our communities, and do so in an advisory role.

The nomination period opens on April 15. We are going to prepare nomination pages on Meta. You can expect a call for nominations. There is a draft call, including a [[:m:Affiliate-selected_Board_seats/2019/Call_for_Candidates#Candidates'_profiles|candidates' profile section]] with non-binding guidelines about experience and characteristics for nominees. You are welcome to add your insights, or discuss on the talk page.

Erica Litrenta ([[:m:User:Elitre (WMF)|WMF staff]]) supports us in this process. She will reach out to all affiliates through mail and other channels to make sure we are up to date with (user)name and contact details of your primary contact.

On behalf of the Election Facilitators,
[[:m:User:Ad Huikeshoven|Ad Huikeshoven]] 10:52, 6 April 2019 (UTC)
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== Update about the [[Affiliate-selected Board seats/2019|Affiliate-selected Board seats process 2019]] ==

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Hello everyone!
*The [[:m:Affiliate-selected Board seats/Resolution 2019|Resolution]] has been approved by the Board of Trustees;
*'''Nominations phase is now open, from April 15 00:00 UTC to April 30 23:59 UTC. See the [[Affiliate-selected Board seats/2019/Call for Candidates|Call for Candidates]] and [[Affiliate-selected Board seats/2019/Nominations|Nominations]] pages''';
**Community members may ask [[Affiliate-selected_Board_seats/2019/Questions|questions]] of the candidates;
*Your main representative has just received an email to confirm that they are indeed the primary contact and will perform official actions on behalf of your group (such as endorsing candidates and then voting). Some groups also need to verify their [[Reports|eligibility status in due time]], as explained in the email;
*New content is available to spread awareness around the process - the infographic on this page has clickable links and [[Affiliate-selected_Board_seats/2019/Infographic_translations|can be translated]], and [[Affiliate-selected_Board_seats/2019/Primer_for_user_groups|a primer]] is available, that we hope will be particularly helpful to those new to such a process;
*Finally, you are welcome to help with translations! [[:m:Category:Affiliate-selected_Board_seats_2019_election|Pick one page from the ASBS category]] and, in the next couple of weeks, please consider translating [[:m:Category:Affiliate-selected Board seats 2019 election nominations|profiles of the candidates]] in particular.

Thanks for your attention! [[:m:Talk:Affiliate-selected_Board_seats/2019|The Facilitators for ASBS 2019]], 07:33, 15 April 2019 (UTC)
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== [[:m:Affiliate-selected Board seats/2019|Affiliate-selected Board seats 2019 process]]: your representative ==

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{{int:Hello}}. 
The name of '''the only person who will vote on behalf of this group''' to select the next two Board members is now at [[:m:Affiliate-selected Board seats/2019/Eligible entities]]. Please contact me directly as soon as possible if you need any kind of corrections there. There's only a few hours left to endorse candidates, and only the official voter can do that. I would also like to take this opportunity to remind you that '''you can make a difference [[:m:Affiliate-selected Board seats/2019/Translations|with the necessary translations]]'''. 

Appreciate your attention and your support so far!  {{Int:Feedback-thanks-title}} [[:m:User:Elitre (WMF)|Elitre (WMF)]] and Facilitators of ASBS 2019, 12:15, 29 April 2019 (UTC)
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== Upcoming 2019 Affiliate-selected trustee position on the Board of Wikimedia Foundation ==



Greetings Wikimedians of the Democratic Republic of Congo,

My name is Gerald Shields, also known as user:Geraldshields11. I am asking for your top rank vote for me in the election for one of two open trustee positions on the Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees. 

I am asking for your vote to help support emerging communities and promote an inclusive education environment on all wiki projects. Also, I plan to promote various other issues as I mention in my statement and answers to various questions. I ask that you show your support for the issues that need to be address by voting for me as one of your preferences.

My candidacy information page is [[Affiliate-selected Board seats/2019/Nominations/Gerald Shields]] on Meta or can be found at [https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Affiliate-selected_Board_seats/2019/Nominations/Gerald_Shields Gerald Shields candidate]. I have responded to the “Questions for all candidates - Questions for this individual candidate that do not apply to other candidates”. My answers give more details on why your affiliate should vote for me.
 
Thank you for your time, discussion, and consideration of my candidacy. I appreciate it. 

My best regards,

Gerald Shields

[[User:Geraldshields11|Geraldshields11]] ([[User talk:Geraldshields11|talk]]) 21:32, 8 May 2019 (UTC)

:Thank you for your organization's vote during the 2019 trustee election. With your organizations', Igbo's, and AfroCrowd's votes, I was able to score better than expected. [[User:Geraldshields11|Geraldshields11]] ([[User talk:Geraldshields11|talk]]) 17:52, 16 July 2019 (UTC)

== Introducing Wikimedia Space: A platform for movement news and organizations ==

Hi {{PAGENAME}}, <br/>
I’m writing to let you know that the Community Engagement department <ref>View [[m:Community Engagement|the department's page on Meta-Wiki.]]</ref>at the Wikimedia Foundation is launching a new platform, [https://space.wmflabs.org Wikimedia Space]. Here, you will find stories for and by contributors to the Wikimedia movement, and a space for discussions of different topics.<br/>
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We know that finding information about Wikimedia activities and processes is very complicated, which makes the learning curve to enter our movement and be successful afterwards, really steep. By centralizing community stories and conversations in one shared space, we believe we are facilitating access and discoverability of topics across the movement, improving, in turn, connections among Wikimedians.<br/>
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As an affiliated organization to the Wikimedia Foundation, we hope that you can share this platform with your local community, and we count on you to encourage them to add their voices. If you’d like to contribute stories, and overall, participate in the discussion section, please read our [[m:Wikimedia_Space/Editorial_guidelines|blogging guidelines]] and our [https://discuss-space.wmflabs.org/guidelines code of conduct] and [https://discuss-space.wmflabs.org/t/how-to-join-wikimedia-space/113 join the conversation]. Find more information about the project on [[m:Wikimedia Space|its page on Meta]].<br/>
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Looking forward to seeing you at Wikimedia Space, <br/>
[[m:user:MCruz (WMF)|María Cruz]], Communications and Outreach Manager, Wikimedia Foundation.<br/>
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== Opportunity to collaborate with Wikimedia Foundation Education Team ==

Greetings!

I hope this email finds you well. I wanted to draw your attention to an opportunity for affiliates to collaborate on an exciting project with the Education Team at the Wikimedia Foundation. 

The project is called "Reading Wikipedia in the Classroom," and aims to support teachers to use Wikipedia as a tool for teaching information literacy. We are looking for 3 affiliates to work together with us on this project. We will provide funding for a local coordinator, as well as provide on-site capacity development for affiliate staff and volunteers. 

We have created a [[:outreach:Education/About/Education Team/Reading Wikipedia in the Classroom|page on outreach]] where you can find more information about this project, including a video recording of the information session we held earlier this week. You can also find FAQ, that will hopefully answer any further questions you have. 

Any affiliate able and willing to partner with us on this project should complete this [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScFMy9our0Zc_6UnE1q0KfEZxqxFN-OE52273cgs9wDxErtHQ/viewform application form]  by October 20th, 2019. We will select the 3 partners by October 31st, 2019, with work to begin in November on the information gathering stage. 

If you have any further questions, do let me know. --[[User:SPatnaik (WMF)|SPatnaik (WMF)]] ([[User talk:SPatnaik (WMF)|talk]]) 08:09, 11 October 2019 (UTC)

== Introducing Wikimedia Diary: A memory book (notebook) for all ==

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|'''Hello {{PAGENAME}}''', I wanna share you about Wikimedia Diary, a public memory book (notebook) in which Wikimedians from all over the world are free to write any worth noting event/activities/experiences by them or community in this Wiki world. It is a more casual place to write about what one is up to.

As we all know, a diary is a book in which diarist keeps a daily record of events and experiences. Likewise, the basic idea of Wikimedia Diary is that we do many activities here in wiki world which we are proud of, but unfortunately it became only the history anytime. So, It is meant to record those activities on the happened date with a signature <nowiki>(~~~~)</nowiki> which is worth noting, and letting fellow Wikimedians know about what inspirational you've did. It would motivate users from all around the world to keep on cool activities and publish a note. I hope you share your activities with all of us on the page, and please let your friends know about Wikimedia Diary. Also, your feedback is welcome on the [[m:Talk:Wikimedia Diary|discussion page]]. Thank you!<br/>
'''Kind regards,'''<br/>
'''[[User:Tulsi Bhagat|Tulsi Bhagat]], Initiator of Wikimedia Diary, Wikimedia movement communications group.'''<br/>
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== [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Affiliations Committee/MassMessages/Call for candidates - December 2019|2019 Affiliations Committee call for candidates]] ==

The '''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Affiliations Committee|Affiliations Committee (AffCom)]]''' – the committee responsible for guiding volunteers in establishing Wikimedia chapters, thematic organizations, and user groups – '''is looking for new members!'''

The main role of the Affiliations Committee is to guide groups of volunteers that are interested in forming Wikimedia affiliates. We review applications from new groups, answer questions and provide advice about the different Wikimedia affiliation models and processes, review affiliate bylaws for compliance with requirements and best practices, and update the Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees as well as advise them on issues connected to chapters, thematic organizations and Wikimedia user groups.

The committee consists of fourteen members, selected every twelve months for staggered two-year terms. Those joining the committee during the current process will serve a two-year term ending in December 2021.

AffCom continues to closely monitor the Wikimedia 2030 Strategy process that was initiated in 2016. While the affiliation models continue to be discussed as part of the broader strategy discussion, as no decisions have been made to change the current affiliation models yet, AffCom will continue to work in the same manner with regard to affiliate recognitions and intervention support for affiliates with issues of non-compliance in 2020. Specifically, AffCom will continue to process applications for user group and chapter/thematic organization creation, while we await the strategy next steps and begin to prepare for a smooth transition of the committee and affiliates ecosystem to any changing movement structures and systems in 2021.
 
Being a part of the Affiliations Committee requires communication with volunteers all over the world, negotiating skills, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to understand legal texts. We look for a healthy mix of different skill sets in our members. 

=== Required and Recommended Skills for Affiliations Committee Members ===
Across all committee members there are additional relevant skills as well as requirements which help to support the committee and its sustainability which include both required and relevant general skills
 
====Required Skills====
* Fluency in English
* Availability of up to 5 hours per week, and the time to participate in a monthly one and two-hour voice/video meetings.
* Willingness to use one's real name in committee activities (including contacts with current and potential affiliates) when appropriate.
* Strong track record of effective collaboration
*  International orientation
 
====Relevant Skills====
* Skills in other languages are a major plus.
* Public Communications (English writing and speaking skills)
* Strong understanding of the structure and work of affiliates and the Wikimedia Foundation.
* Documentation practices
* Interviewing experience
* Knowledge of different legal systems and experience in community building and organizing are a plus
 
* Experience with, or in, an active affiliate is a major plus.
 
* Teamwork
** Focusing on shared goals instead of disagreements
** Focusing on the conflict at hand and not past ones
** Ensuring each member of the team has a clearly defined role, which can help reduce disagreements over areas of responsibility
** Project and people management to coordinate different parties on a shared plan and seeing it through to completion.
 
* Problem-Solving
** Ability to evaluate various solutions
** Ability to consider multiple interests and points of view
** Willingness to revisit unresolved issues
** The capacity to recognize and respond to important matters
** The ability to seek compromise and avoid punishing
* Ability to work and communicate with other languages and cultures.
 
Given the expectations for maintaining course in 2020 and preparing for potential 2021 transitions, it is important that we are also clear about two different skill sets critical to committee support at this time. The first skillset is oriented to understanding affiliate dynamics and organizational development patterns to successfully process affiliate applications for recognition; the other is oriented to conflict prevention and intervention support for affiliates in conflict.
 
==== Affiliate Recognitions Relevant Skills====
* Administration
** Willingness to process applications through a set, perhaps bureaucratic process.
** Attention to detail
 
* Monitoring & Strategic Development
** Readiness to participate in political discussions on the role and future of affiliates, models of affiliation, and similar topics.
 
* Organizational Awareness
** Understanding of and community building and organizational development
** Understanding of group dynamics
** Awareness of the affiliates ecosystem and models
 
====Conflict Prevention & Intervention Relevant Skills====
* Communication
** Active listening
** Reading nonverbal cues
** Knowing when to interrupt and when to stay quiet
** Being culturally sensitive at the same time remaining clear and concise when explaining a concept or opinion
 
*Stress Management
** Patience
** Positivity
** Ability to inject a dose of humor to dilute anger and frustration when needed
** Taking well-timed breaks that can bring calm in the midst of flared tempers
** Ability to manage stress while remaining alert and calm
 
*Emotional Intelligence
** Being emotionally aware, 
** Ability to control emotions and behaviors,
** Ability to practice empathy,
** Impartiality,
** Don’t take anything personally,
** Being aware of and respectful of differences.
 
* Facilitation skills
** Meeting facilitation experience
** Peer or community mediation training
** Peer or community mediation experience
 
Do you have any of these skill sets and an interest to support movement affiliates? 

We are looking for people who are excited by the challenge of empowering volunteers to get organized and form communities that further our mission around the world. In exchange, committee members selected will gain the experience of supporting their world-wide colleagues to develop their communities as well as personal development in guiding organizational development, facilitating affiliate partnerships, and professional communications.

===Selection process===

As a reflection of our commitment to openness, transparency, and bilateral engagement with the Wikimedia community, the 2019 member selection process will include a public review and comment period. We invite you to share with us you applications, specifying your focus area you’re interested in. All applications received by the committee will be posted on Meta, and the community will be invited to provide comments and feedback about each candidate.

At the end of the public comment period, the applications will be voted on by the members of the committee who are not seeking re-election, taking into account comments put forward by the committee's members, advisors, Wikimedia Foundation staff and board liaisons, and the community. A final decision will be made by mid-January 2020, with new members expected to join later that month.

===How to apply===

If you are interested in joining the committee, please post your application on ''[[Affiliations Committee/Candidates/December 2019|the nomination page]]'' and send an email '''announcing your application to AffCom{{@}}lists.wikimedia.org by 10 January 2020'''. Your application must include the following information:

* Your full name and Wikimedia username
* A statement describing your relevant experience, skills, and motivation for joining the committee.
* Answers to the following questions:
# How do you think affiliates work best together to partner on effective projects and initiatives?
# What do you see as the role of affiliates in the Wikimedia movement in the next three years?
# What do you feel you will bring to the committee that makes you uniquely qualified?
# Which subcommittee are you most interested in serving on: Recognitions OR Conflict Prevention & Intervention?

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me and/or the committee as a whole. We are happy to chat or have a phone call with anyone about our work if this helps them decide to apply. Please distribute this call among your networks, and do apply if you are interested!


On behalf of the committee,

Camelia Boban, AffCom member



[[Category:Affiliations committee communications]]
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== Invitation to participate in Wikipedia Pages Wanting Photos ==

Dear Wikimedia Affiliate Community,

We are inviting you to participate in [[Wikipedia Pages Wanting Photos|Wikipedia Pages Wanting Photos (WPWP)]], a new global contest scheduled to run from July through August 2020:

Participants will choose among Wikipedia pages without photo images, then add a suitable file from among the many thousands of photos in the Wikimedia Commons, especially those uploaded from thematic contests (Wiki Loves Africa, Wiki Loves Earth, Wiki Loves Folklore, etc.) over the years.

WPWP offers a focused task for guiding new editors through the steps of adding content to existing pages. It can be used to organize editing workshops and edit-a-thons.

The organizing team is looking for a contact person at the Chapter, Thematic group & Wikimedia User Group level (geographically or thematically), or for a language WP, to coordinate the project locally. We’d be glad for you to sign up directly at [[Wikipedia Pages Wanting Photos/Participating Communities| WPWP Participating Communities]]

Thank you,

Deborah Schwartz Jacobs

On behalf of Wikipedia Pages Wanting Photos Organizing Team - 21:19, 9 May 2020 (UTC)
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== [https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Affiliations_Committee/MassMessages/Call_for_candidates_-_June_2020 Call for candidates - June 2020] ==

Hi everyone,

The [https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Affiliations_Committee Affiliations Committee] (AffCom) – the committee responsible for guiding volunteers in establishing and sustaining [https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_chapters Wikimedia chapters], [https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_thematic_organizations thematic organizations], and [https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User_groups user groups] – is seeking new members! 

The main role of the AffCom is to guide groups of volunteers that are interested in forming Wikimedia affiliates. We review applications from new groups, answer questions and provide advice about the different Wikimedia affiliation models and processes, review affiliate bylaws for compliance with requirements and best practices, and update the [https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_Board_of_Trustees Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees] as well as advise them on issues connected to chapters, thematic organizations and Wikimedia user groups.

The committee consists of five to fifteen members, selected at least once every year, to serve two-year terms. As the committee must hold mid-year elections to replenish its members at this time, those joining the committee during the current process will serve a slightly extended term from July 2020 through December 2022.

AffCom continues to closely monitor the [https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Strategy/Wikimedia_movement/2018-20 Wikimedia 2030 Strategy process] initiated in 2016. While the affiliation models continue to be discussed as part of the broader strategy discussion, as no decisions have been made to change the current affiliation models yet, AffCom continues to work in the same manner with regard to affiliate recognitions and intervention support for affiliates with issues of non-compliance in 2020. AffCom continues to process applications for user group and chapter/thematic organization creation, while we await the strategy next steps and begin to prepare for a smooth transition of the committee and affiliates ecosystem to any changing movement structures and systems in 2021.
 
Being a part of the AffCom requires communication with volunteers all over the world, negotiating skills, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to understand legal texts. We look for a mix of different skill sets in our members. 

'''[https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Affiliations_Committee/MassMessages/Call_for_candidates_-_June_2020 Click here for further details]'''.

[[User:Doc James|James Heilman]] on behalf of AffCom

[[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 06:18, 13 June 2020 (UTC)
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== Affiliations Committee elections announcement June 2020 ==

Hi everyone,

This is a friendly reminder that the Affiliations Committee (AffCom) – the committee responsible for guiding volunteers in establishing and sustaining Wikimedia chapters, thematic organizations, and user groups – is seeking new members! The deadline to post your application on the [[Affiliations Committee/Candidates/June 2020|nomination page]] is 30 June 2020. 

* Application process: Considering the anticipated changes following the Strategy recommendations, we had a limited scope to introduce changes in the process. We have made a small but impactful addition to the application process by introducing the Self Assessment survey form which will help the committee know more about your engagement as endorsements are not consistently shared, may not be representative, and often do not speak to the specific skills needed. 
* Selection process: No change; see: [[Affiliations Committee/Rules of Procedure|Membership]].

If you have any questions, please contact me and/or the committee as a whole. We are happy to answer questions about our work if this helps people decide to apply. Please distribute this announcement  among your networks. Good luck to all the candidates!

On behalf of the committee,

--[[User:Rosiestep|Rosiestep]] ([[User talk:Rosiestep|talk]]) 00:49, 19 June 2020 (UTC) via MassMessaging
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==June 21 All-Affiliates Brand Meeting==
All Wikimedia affiliates are invited to join an urgent '''[[All-Affiliates Brand Meeting]]''' in two sessions on Sunday June 21, regarding the most recent developments.--[[User:Pharos|Pharos]] ([[User talk:Pharos|talk]]) 20:04, 19 June 2020 (UTC)

== Invitation to participate in Wiki Loves Earth 2020 ==

Dear colleagues,

The 8th year in a row the Wiki Loves Earth international photo contest is gathering pictures of nature heritage sites from different parts of the world! Our aims are raising public awareness about protected areas and creating the biggest database of free photos of them. Since 2013, WLE collected 585k free photos of natural heritage sites, with around 130k being used in the wikiprojects. 

This year the contest is taking place between May and July, and have received over 48K photos so far! During this tough time it's important to make an impact online. By digging through photo archives and taking part in WLE our participants can help Wikipedia while staying safe. We have 32 participating countries for now and looking forward to welcoming more. Exactly Democratic Republic of Congo can become a part of the WLE family!

How to join Wiki Loves Earth 2020?
# Assemble a team of volunteers devoted to organizing WLE in your country (see our guide https://w.wiki/KYAtoget an understanding of what this job entails) 
# Declare your participation by adding your country to the list at https://w.wiki/KYH.  
# Create a list of nature heritage objects in your region/country (if you do not have one). Find out more about it here — https://w.wiki/LQ4. 
# Decide on dates of your contest. Please consider how much time you need to prepare and what is the best time in your country. You are free to decide when exactly to hold your contest within the international timeframe. 
# Create your local landing page, start working on promotion and gathering pictures of nature heritage sites of your country! 
You can learn more about how to organize a contest in the guide — https://w.wiki/KYA. 

Important: due to the spread of COVID-19, there are restrictions for offline public events. Please find our advice on how to handle the situation  — https://w.wiki/KiE.

If you need assistance from the international team to get WLE 2020 started in your country, please don't hesitate to write to us at wle-team@wikimedia.org.ua.

Stay safe!

Best regards,
Anastasiia Petrova,
Project Manager for International Wiki Loves Earth 2020
on behalf of the international organizing team

== Feedback on movement names ==

There are a lot of conversations happening about the future of our movement names. We hope that you are part of these discussions and that your community is represented. 

Since 16 June, the Foundation Brand Team has been running a [https://wikimedia.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9G2dN7P0T7gPqpD survey] in 7 languages about [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Communications/Wikimedia brands/2030 movement brand project/Naming convention proposals|3 naming options]]. There are also community members sharing concerns about renaming in a [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Community open letter on renaming|Community Open Letter]]. 

You should have received a separate affiliate survey via email. If you have not, feel free to email brandproject{{@}}wikimedia.org.

Our goal in this call for feedback is to hear from across the community, so we encourage you to participate in the survey, the open letter, or both. The survey will go through 7 July in all timezones. Input from the survey and discussions will be analyzed and published on Meta-Wiki.

Thanks for thinking about the future of the movement --[[:m:Talk:Communications/Wikimedia brands/2030 movement brand project|The Brand Project team]], 13:37, 2 July 2020 (UTC)

''Note: The survey is conducted via a third-party service, which may subject it to additional terms. For more information on privacy and data-handling, see the [[foundation:Special:MyLanguage/Naming Convention Proposals Movement Feedback Survey Privacy Statement|survey privacy statement]].''
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== Announcing a new wiki project! Welcome, Abstract Wikipedia ==

<small>''Hello everyone. I am posting the announcement below, which you may have missed elsewhere, and in the hope that you can share it with your local communities. Please note that it may be available in your language at [[:m:Special:MyLanguage/Abstract Wikipedia/July 2020 announcement]]. Thanks for your attention! [[:m:User:Elitre (WMF)]]''</small>


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Hi all,

It is my honor to introduce Abstract Wikipedia, a new project that has been unanimously approved by the Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees. Abstract Wikipedia proposes a new way to generate baseline encyclopedic content in a multilingual fashion, allowing more contributors and more readers to share more knowledge in more languages. It is an approach that aims to make cross-lingual cooperation easier on our projects, increase the sustainability of our movement through expanding access to participation, improve the user experience for readers of all languages, and innovate in free knowledge by connecting some of the strengths of our movement to create something new.

This is our first new project in over seven years. Abstract Wikipedia was submitted as a project proposal by Denny Vrandečić in May 2020 <ref>[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Abstract Wikipedia|Abstract Wikipedia]]</ref> after years of preparation and research, leading to a detailed plan and lively discussions in the Wikimedia communities. We know that the energy and the creativity of the community often runs up against language barriers, and information that is available in one language may not make it to other language Wikipedias. Abstract Wikipedia intends to look and feel like a Wikipedia, but build on the powerful, language-independent conceptual models of Wikidata, with the goal of letting volunteers create and maintain Wikipedia articles across our polyglot Wikimedia world.

The project will allow volunteers to assemble the fundamentals of an article using words and entities from Wikidata. Because Wikidata uses conceptual models that are meant to be universal across languages, it should be possible to use and extend these building blocks of knowledge to create models for articles that also have universal value. Using code, volunteers will be able to translate these abstract “articles” into their own languages. If successful, this could eventually allow everyone to read about any topic in Wikidata in their own language.

As you can imagine, this work will require a lot of software development, and a lot of cooperation among Wikimedians. In order to make this effort possible, Denny will join the Foundation as a staff member in July and lead this initiative. You may know Denny as the creator of Wikidata, a long-time community member, a former staff member at Wikimedia Deutschland, and a former Trustee at the Wikimedia Foundation <ref>[[m:User:Denny|User:Denny]]</ref>. We are very excited that Denny will bring his skills and expertise to work on this project alongside the Foundation’s product, technology, and community liaison teams.

It is important to acknowledge that this is an experimental project, and that every Wikipedia community has different needs. This project may offer some communities great advantages. Other communities may engage less. Every language Wikipedia community will be free to choose and moderate whether or how they would use content from this project.

We are excited that this new wiki-project has the possibility to advance knowledge equity through increased access to knowledge. It also invites us to consider and engage with critical questions about how and by whom knowledge is constructed. We look forward to working in cooperation with the communities to think through these important questions.

There is much to do as we begin designing a plan for Abstract Wikipedia in close collaboration with our communities. I encourage you to get involved by going to the project page and joining the new mailing list <ref>[[mail:abstract-wikipedia|Abstract Wikipedia mailing list]]</ref>. We recognize that Abstract Wikipedia is ambitious, but we also recognize its potential. We invite you all to join us on a new, unexplored path.

Yours,

Katherine Maher (Executive Director, Wikimedia Foundation) -16:51, 10 July 2020 (UTC)

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== Sunday August 23: [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network]] meeting ==

[[File:Vlucht Zwanen 1 van 4 (10383257124).jpg|thumb|Strategic flock of Wikimedians heading in a new direction.]]
The '''[[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network]]''' (SWAN) is a proposed forum for all [[Wikimedia movement affiliates]] to share ideas on the [[Strategy/Wikimedia movement/2018-20|Wikimedia 2030 strategy process]]. It expands on the model of the All-Affiliates Brand Meeting to help lay some of the groundwork for a future [[Global Council]].

The idea is to follow up on the [[All-Affiliates Brand Meeting]] and other strategic and outreach topics of mutual concern to all affiliates, and '''[[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network|you are all invited to RSVP here]]'''.--[[User:Pharos|Pharos]] ([[User talk:Pharos|talk]]) 21:44, 20 August 2020 (UTC)

== Sunday September 20 [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network]] meeting ==

[[File:Bookid-stnicholasserial4821dodg (14805019873).jpg|thumb|Birds of a feather flock together.]]
The [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network]] (SWAN) is a developing forum for all [[Wikimedia movement affiliates]] to share ideas on the [[Strategy/Wikimedia movement/2018-20|Wikimedia 2030 strategy process]]. It expands on the model of the [[All-Affiliates Brand Meeting]] to help lay some of the groundwork for a future [[Global Council]].

Following up on the [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 08|August SWAN meeting]] and June's All-Affiliates Brand Meeting, as well as strategic and outreach topics of mutual concern to all affiliates, this month we are meeting on Sunday September 20, and '''[[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network|you are all invited to RSVP here]]'''.--[[User:Pharos|Pharos]] ([[User talk:Pharos|talk]]) 02:05, 18 September 2020 (UTC)

== Movement Strategy - What Are Your Choices For Implementation ==

Hello {{PAGENAME}}, 

The time has come to put Strategy into work and [[m:Strategy/Wikimedia_movement/2018-20/Transition/Prioritization_events|everyone's invited to participate]].

The Movement Strategy [[m:Strategy/Wikimedia_movement/2018-20/Transition/People#Design_Group|Design Group]] and [[m:Strategy/Wikimedia_movement/2018-20/Transition/People#Support_Team|Support Team]] are inviting you to organize virtual meetings with your community and colleagues before the end of October. The aim is for you to decide what ideas from the Movement Strategy recommendations respond to your needs and will have an impact in the movement. The recommendations are [[m:Strategy/Wikimedia_movement/2018-20/Recommendations#Want_to_experience_this_content_in_another_format?|available in different formats]] and in many languages. There are 10 awesome recommendations and close to 50 recommended changes and actions or initiatives. Not everything will be implemented. The aim of prioritization is to create an 18-month implementation plan to take some of the initiatives forward starting in 2021. 

Prioritization is at the level of your group, affiliate, and community. Think local and relevant! Regional and thematic platforms are great ways to prepare and share ideas. Afterwards, we will come together in November to co-create the implementation plan. More information about November’s global events will be shared soon. For now and until the end of October, organize locally and share your priorities with us. 

You can find guidance for the events, the simple reporting template, and other supporting materials [[m:Strategy/Wikimedia_movement/2018-20/Transition/Prioritization_events|here on Meta]]. You can share your results [[m:Strategy/Wikimedia_movement/2018-20/Transition/Prioritization_events#What_you_need_to_do|directly on Meta]], by email, or by [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdqpu57pooWy3A_WdhosEhjc7jhaYkBgqF0310QVZCCssJS7w/viewform filling out this survey]. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us if you have any questions or comments, strategy2030{{@}}wikimedia.org 

We will be hosting office hours to answer any questions you might have, Thursday October 1 at 14.00 UTC ([http://meet.google.com/ewx-jofx-kga Google Meet]).

[[m:User:MPourzaki (WMF)|MPourzaki (WMF)]] ([[m:User talk:MPourzaki (WMF)|talk]]) 16:18, 25 September 2020 (UTC)
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:Bonjour!
:Le temps est venu de mettre la stratégie en œuvre et [[m:Strategy/Wikimedia_movement/2018-20/Transition/Prioritization_events|tout le monde est invité à participer]].
:[[m:Strategy/Wikimedia_movement/2018-20/Transition/People#Design_Group|Le groupe de design de la stratégie du mouvement]] et [[m:Strategy/Wikimedia_movement/2018-20/Transition/People#Support_Team|l'équipe de soutien]] vous invitent à organiser des réunions virtuelles avec votre communauté et vos collègues avant la fin du mois d'octobre. L'objectif est de vous permettre de décider quelles idées issues des recommandations de la Stratégie pour le Mouvement répondent à vos besoins et auront un impact dans le mouvement. Les recommandations sont disponibles sous [[m:Strategy/Wikimedia_movement/2018-20/Recommendations#Want_to_experience_this_content_in_another_format?|différents formats]] et dans plusieurs langues. Il y a 10 recommandations remarquables et près de 50 changements et actions ou initiatives recommandés. Tout ne sera pas mis en œuvre. L'objectif de la priorisation est de créer un plan de mise en œuvre de 18 mois pour faire avancer certaines des initiatives à partir de 2021.
:La priorité est accordée au niveau de votre groupe, de votre affilié et de votre communauté. Pensez local et pertinent ! Les plateformes régionales et thématiques sont de bons moyens de préparer et de partager des idées. Ensuite, nous nous réunirons en novembre pour co-créer le plan de mise en œuvre. De plus amples informations sur les événements mondiaux de novembre seront bientôt partagées. Pour l'instant et jusqu'à la fin octobre, organisez-vous au niveau local et partagez vos priorités avec nous !
:Vous pouvez trouver des guides pour les événements, le modèle de rapport simple, et d'autres documents de soutien [[m:Strategy/Wikimedia_movement/2018-20/Transition/Prioritization_events|ICI]]. Vous pouvez partager vos résultats [[m:Strategy/Wikimedia_movement/2018-20/Transition/Prioritization_events#What_you_need_to_do|directement sur Meta]], par courriel ou [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdqpu57pooWy3A_WdhosEhjc7jhaYkBgqF0310QVZCCssJS7w/viewform en remplissant cette enquête]]. N'hésitez pas à nous contacter si vous avez des questions ou des commentaires, strategy2030{{@}}wikimedia.org
:Nous organiserons les séances de renseignement pour répondre à toutes vos questions, le jeudi 1er octobre à 14h00 UTC ([http://meet.google.com/ewx-jofx-kga Google Meet], en Anglais).
:À bientôt! --[[User:KVaidla (WMF)|KVaidla (WMF)]] ([[User talk:KVaidla (WMF)|talk]]) 09:16, 29 September 2020 (UTC)

== Sunday October 25 [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network]] meeting ==

[[File:Laram777 - Friends (by).jpg|thumb|Friendship is a movement value.]]
The [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network]] (SWAN) is a developing forum for all [[Wikimedia movement affiliates]] to share ideas on the [[Strategy/Wikimedia movement/2018-20|Wikimedia 2030 strategy process]]. It expands on the model of the [[All-Affiliates Brand Meeting]] to help lay some of the groundwork for a future [[Global Council]].

Following  up on the [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 09|September]] and [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 08|August]] SWAN meetings, and June's All-Affiliates Brand Meeting, as well as strategic and outreach topics of mutual concern to all affiliates including the recent [[Wikimedia Foundation Board noticeboard/October 2020 - Proposed Bylaws changes|proposed changes to the Wikimedia Foundation Bylaws]], this month we are meeting on Sunday October 25, and '''[[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network|you are all invited to RSVP here]]'''.--[[User:Pharos|Pharos]] ([[User talk:Pharos|talk]]) 17:15, 20 October 2020 (UTC)



==Rejoignez les Conversations mondiales les 21 et 22 novembre==
[[File:Global_Events_poster_-_WM_colours.pdf|thumb|'''Global Conversations Nov. 21+22''']]
Hola, こんにちは, E kaabo, Ciao,  ਸਤਿ ਸ਼੍ਰੀ, Hello, سلام, Halo, Salut, 你好, Nnọọ, হ্যালো, Hallo, สวัสดี, Dzień dobry, Gyebale ko, வணக்கம், Mi Kwabo, ନମସ୍କାର, приветствие, שלום, Mholo, नमस्ते, γεια, Ahoj, ഹലോ, 여보세요, مرحبا, Բարեւ Ձեզ, Xin chào, Hallå, ಹಲೋ, Sawubona, નમસ્તે, Здраво, Merhaba, Talofa, హలో, Olá, ನಮಸ್ಕಾರ <br/>

Nous aimerions vous voir aux prochaines Conversations mondiales de la Stratégie pour le Mouvement. Cela fait longtemps.<br/>
The [https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Strategy/Wikimedia_movement/2018-20/Transition/Global_Conversations Conversations mondiales sur la stratégie du mouvement] aura lieu '''le samedi 21 novembre, de 11h00 à 15h00 UTC''', et '''le dimanche 22 novembre, de 17h00 à 21h00 UTC''', et vous y êtes cordialement invités. <br/>

L'accent sera mis sur [https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Strategy/Wikimedia_movement/2018-20/Transition/Prioritization_events/Table les priorités identifiées par les communautés et les affiliés], et de commencer à élaborer un plan de mise en œuvre à l'échelle du mouvement pour 2021. Les principales sessions se dérouleront en anglais. Tout groupe intéressé à soutenir l'interprétation en direct dans une autre langue pourra bénéficier d'une subvention rapide. Veuillez nous en informer dès que possible. <br/>

[https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSclZkiCaqBDZ-BPEDw0CWOU_mv95MDUa2lY5NHUsvp9MuLEVA/viewform '''Veuillez vous inscrire avant le 20 novembre'''] afin que nous puissions partager avec vous les informations de connexion à Zoom. Si vous avez des questions ou des commentaires, n'hésitez pas à contacter l'équipe de soutien via [https://t.me/joinchat/NV8jtxZkQB7aN8spsaWtYg Telegram], [https://chat.wmcloud.org/wikimedia/channels/movement-strategy Wikimedia Chat] ou par courriel strategy2030{{at}}wikimedia.org. <br/>

Au plaisir de vous voir le 21 ou le 22 novembre. <br/>
[[User:MPourzaki (WMF)|MPourzaki (WMF)]] ([[User talk:MPourzaki (WMF)|talk]]) 23:43, 10 November 2020 (UTC)

== Call for insights on ways to better communicate the work of the movement ==

The Movement Strategy recommendations published this year made clear the importance of establishing stronger communications within our movement. To this end, the Foundation wants to gather insights from communities, including affiliates, on ways we all might more consistently communicate about our collective work, and better highlight community contributions from across the movement. Over the coming months, we will be running focus groups and online discussions to collect these insights. We hope your affiliate will decide to share your thoughts by participating in a focus group or [[m:Movement communications insights|joining the discussion on Meta-Wiki]].

[[m:User:ELappen (WMF)|ELappen (WMF)]] ([[m:User talk:ELappen (WMF)|talk]]) 18:53, 18 November 2020 (UTC)
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== Sunday November 29 [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network]] meeting ==
[[File:Black Swan in Flight Crop.jpg|thumb|Take flight with us.]]
The [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network]] (SWAN) is a developing forum for all [[Wikimedia movement affiliates]] to share ideas on the [[Strategy/Wikimedia movement/2018-20|Wikimedia 2030 strategy process]]. It expands on the model of the [[All-Affiliates Brand Meeting]] to help lay some of the groundwork for a future [[Global Council]].

Following up on the [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 08|August]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 09|September]], and [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 10|October]] SWAN meetings, and June's All-Affiliates Brand Meeting, as well as strategic and outreach topics of mutual concern to all affiliates including the recent [[Wikimedia Foundation Board noticeboard/October 2020 - Proposed Bylaws changes|proposed changes to the Wikimedia Foundation Bylaws]], this month we are meeting on Sunday November 29, and '''[[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network|you are all invited to RSVP here]]'''.

(Note that the UTC times of {{zonestamp|2020-11-29 03:00|03:00 UTC}} and {{zonestamp|2020-11-29 19:00|19:00 UTC}} are the same as before, although a number of places have had daylight savings time changes since our last meeting).--[[User:Pharos|Pharos]] ([[User talk:Pharos|talk]]) 18:46, 24 November 2020 (UTC)

== Sunday January 10 [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network]] meeting ==
[[File:Rylov Blue Expanse.jpg|thumb|Into the blue.]]
The [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network]] (SWAN) is a developing forum for all [[Wikimedia movement affiliates]] to share ideas on the [[Strategy/Wikimedia movement/2018-20|Wikimedia 2030 strategy process]]. It expands on the model of the [[All-Affiliates Brand Meeting]] to help lay some of the groundwork for a future [[Global Council]].

Following up on the [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 08|August]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 09|September]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 10|October]], and [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 10|November]] SWAN meetings, and June's All-Affiliates Brand Meeting, as well as strategic and outreach topics of mutual concern to all affiliates including '''[[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/IGC-MC|SWAN input on Interim Global Council and Movement Charter]]''', this month we are meeting on Sunday January 10, and '''[[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network|you are all invited to RSVP here]]'''.

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|<big>'''To start the exchange of ideas on the IGC early, and to help prepare before the SWAN calls, we have set up and invite everyone to participate at [[etherpad:p/SRQ9nRPoRagcA06EtttX|this etherpad]].'''</big> '''<big>If you like a more interactive way of discussing, we have also made [https://jamboard.google.com/d/19NzPOt-6XYbUni0-Ogc20Q-YOxAWAGodhUiRCwXipYI/viewer a jamboard]. Check [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/IGC-MC|here for more details]]. </big>'''
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--[[User:Pharos|Pharos]] ([[User talk:Pharos|talk]]) 18:37, 1 January 2021 (UTC)

== Notification of User Group Expiration - Renewal pending submission of reporting ==

Greetings, 

This is a notification to bring to your attention that your organization is currently past due on its required annual reporting. Wikimedia Affiliates are required to submit an annual activity report covering the entirety of the 12-month agreement period in order to prompt review for a renewal.  Reports must be written in English, posted to meta via the  [[Wikimedia Affiliates Data Portal]].
This page is used to track how organizations and groups are meeting reporting requirements described in their agreements with the Wikimedia Foundation (e.g. chapter agreements, thematic organization agreements, user group agreements).  It is the central place where affiliates can add reports about their activities, share their plans, and even news or social media channels with the wider movement. When new reports are available, organizations and groups should add them to this page to keep their columns up to date. 
As noted on the meta [[Wikimedia Affiliates Data Portal/Reports|Reports page]],  your organization’s 2019-20 annual reporting became past due in November.  Please be sure to :
# Post your 2019-20 annual reporting to the meta via the  [[Wikimedia Affiliates Data Portal]] as soon as possible to return to compliance with your user group agreement. # Check that your group’s page is also up to date with past report links for historical record-keeping, and# Please send an email to [[Mailing_lists/Wikimedia_Announce|Wikimedia-l]] in order to share with a movement-wide audience.
If you have any questions or need any further guidance, please don’t hesitate to reach out.<br />'''Best regards''', <br />[[User:MKaur (WMF)|MKaur (WMF)]] ([[User talk:MKaur (WMF)|talk]]) 17:27, 4 January 2021 (UTC)
:{{notif|MKaur (WMF)}}, Hi! We have already submitted our annual report, but our status has never changed. Do we still need to submit some other things?--[[User:BamLifa|BamLifa]] ([[User talk:BamLifa|talk]]) 21:28, 5 March 2021 (UTC)
::{{notif|BamLifa}}, The affiliate needs to submit the Annual activity report in English. I will update the status once it's done. Please let me know if you have any further questions. 

Best,

[[User:MKaur (WMF)|MKaur (WMF)]] ([[User talk:MKaur (WMF)|talk]]) 19:41, 6 March 2021 (UTC)
: Hi {{notif|MKaur (WMF)}},
: Sorry, but we were not aware that the report should be in English. We're working on translating it from French to English. Why don't you allow French report?--[[User:BamLifa|BamLifa]] ([[User talk:BamLifa|talk]]) 20:26, 18 March 2021 (UTC)
:: Hi {{notif|BamLifa}}, The intention of the report is to share your experience and learnings with the global communities. Considering the language limitations in the global sphere, we advise the affiliates to submit their reports in English. Also, when an affiliate is recognized, the report (English) expectations are shared in the affiliates agreement. 

In hope of a future where we can support multilingual reporting. 

Regards,

[[User:MKaur (WMF)|MKaur (WMF)]] ([[User talk:MKaur (WMF)|talk]]) 21:45, 18 March 2021 (UTC)

== Project Grant Open Call ==

This is the announcement for the [[m:Grants:Project|Project Grants program]] open call that started on January 11, with the submission deadline of February 10, 2021.<br> This first open call will be focussed on Community Organizing proposals. A second open call focused on research and software proposals is scheduled from February 15 with a submission deadline of March 16, 2021.<br>

For the Round 1 open call, we invite you to propose grant applications that fall under community development and organizing (offline and online) categories. Project Grant funds are available to support individuals, groups, and organizations to implement new experiments and proven ideas, from organizing a better process on your wiki, coordinating a campaign or editathon series to providing other support for community building.  We offer the following resources to help you plan your project and complete a grant proposal:<br>

Weekly proposals clinics via Zoom during the Open Call. Join us for [[m:Grants:Project|#Upcoming_Proposal_Clinics|real-time discussions]] with Program Officers and select thematic experts and get live feedback about your Project Grants proposal. We’ll answer questions and help you make your proposal better.<br>
* [[m:Grants:Project/Tutorial|Video tutorials]] for writing a strong application<br>
* General [[m:Grants:Project/Plan|planning page]] for Project Grants <br>
* [[m:Grants:Project/Learn|Program guidelines and criteria]]<br>

Program officers are also available to offer individualized proposal support upon request. Contact us at projectgrants@wikimedia.org if you would like feedback or more information.<br>

We are excited to see your grant ideas that will support our community and make an impact on the future of Wikimedia projects. Put your idea into motion, and [[m:Grants:Project/Apply|submit your proposal]] by February 10, 2021!<br>

Please feel free to get in touch with questions about getting started with your grant application, or about serving on the Project Grants Committee. Contact us at projectgrants{{at}}wikimedia.org.<br> [[User:RSharma (WMF)|RSharma (WMF)]][[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 07:56, 28 January 2021 (UTC)
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== Sunday February 21 [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network]] meeting ==

[[File:HAL-GroßeUlrich33-3.JPG|thumb|We are a mosiac.]]
The [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network]] (SWAN) is a developing forum for all [[Wikimedia movement affiliates]] to share ideas on the [[Strategy/Wikimedia movement/2018-20|Wikimedia 2030 strategy process]]. It expands on the model of the [[All-Affiliates Brand Meeting]] to help lay some of the groundwork for a future [[Global Council]].

Following up on the [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 08|August]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 09|September]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 10|October]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 10|November]], and [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2021 01|January]] SWAN meetings and June's All-Affiliates Brand Meeting, as well as strategic and outreach topics of mutual concern to all affiliates, this month we are meeting on Sunday February 21, and '''[[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network|you are all invited to RSVP here]]'''.

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|<big>'''To help set priorities for the SWAN agenda, and also to help manage which global conversations should be a focus in general, we have set up and invite everyone to participate at [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeRkFjJmr4ZUSb_J4CVlvWwIw_1cmUWECWcJBLlPJGJNEoIXw/viewform this SWAN priorities form].'''</big>

Possible topics include [[Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees/Call for feedback: Community Board seats|Community Board seats]], [[Strategy/Wikimedia movement/2018-20/Transition/Interim Global Council|Interim Global Council]], [[Strategy/Wikimedia movement/2018-20/Transition/Prioritization events|Strategy prioritization]] follow-up events, [[Communications/Wikimedia brands/2030 movement brand project|Branding]], [[Universal Code of Conduct]], [[Community Resources/Grants Strategy Relaunch 2020-2021|Grant strategy]], and [[Wikimedia Foundation Chief Executive Officer Transition Team/2021|WMF CEO search]]. That is a lot of things, which are most important to cover in our upcoming SWAN meeting?
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--[[User:Pharos|Pharos]] ([[User talk:Pharos|talk]]) 18:48, 15 February 2021 (UTC)

== Sunday March 21 [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network]] meeting ==

[[File:127 arte romana, cigno che si abbevera, I-II sec ca..JPG|thumb|Community as a hand-carved gem.]]
The [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network]] (SWAN) is a developing forum for all [[Wikimedia movement affiliates]] to share ideas on the [[Strategy/Wikimedia movement/2018-20|Wikimedia 2030 strategy process]]. It expands on the model of the [[All-Affiliates Brand Meeting]] to help lay some of the groundwork for a future [[Global Council]].

Following up on the [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 08|August]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 09|September]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 10|October]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 10|November]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2021 01|January]], and [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2021 02|February]] SWAN meetings and June's All-Affiliates Brand Meeting, as well as strategic and outreach topics of mutual concern to all affiliates including [[Community Resources/Grants Strategy Relaunch 2020-2021|Grants relaunch]] and [[Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees/Call for feedback: Community Board seats|Community Board seats]], this month we are meeting on Sunday March 21, and '''[[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network#March meeting|you are all invited to RSVP here]]'''.

(Note that the UTC times of {{zonestamp|2021-03-21 03:00|03:00 UTC}} and {{zonestamp|2021-03-21 19:00|19:00 UTC}} are the same as before, although some places have had daylight savings time changes since our last meeting).--[[User:Pharos|Pharos]] ([[User talk:Pharos|talk]]) 04:11, 17 March 2021 (UTC)

== Sunday April 25 [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network]] meeting ==

[[File:Mute swan cygnet pontoon in Prospect Park (80364).jpg|thumb|Swanlings grow up together.]]
The [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network]] (SWAN) is a developing forum for all [[Wikimedia movement affiliates]] to share ideas on the [[Strategy/Wikimedia movement/2018-20|Wikimedia 2030 strategy process]]. It expands on the model of the [[All-Affiliates Brand Meeting]] to help lay some of the groundwork for a future [[Global Council]].

Following up on the [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 08|August]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 09|September]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 10|October]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 10|November]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2021 01|January]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2021 02|February]], and [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2021 03|March]] SWAN meetings and June's All-Affiliates Brand Meeting, as well as strategic and outreach topics of mutual concern to all affiliates including [[Strategy/Wikimedia_movement/2018-20/Transition/Interim_Global_Council|Interim Global Council]] + Movement Charter, [[Wikimedia Foundation Board noticeboard/2021-04-15 Resolution about the upcoming Board elections|WMF Resolution about the upcoming Board elections]], [[Community Resilience and Sustainability]] role in Movement Strategy coordination, [[Community Resources/Grants Strategy Relaunch 2020-2021|Grants Strategy Relaunch]], [[Wikimedia Enterprise]] / OKAPI, and [[Wikimedia Foundation Chief Executive Officer Transition Team/2021|WMF Executive Transition]]

This month we are meeting on Sunday April 25, and '''[[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network#April meeting|you are all invited to RSVP here]]'''.

(Note that the UTC times of {{zonestamp|2021-04-25 03:00|03:00 UTC}} and {{zonestamp|2021-04-25 19:00|19:00 UTC}} are the same as before, although some places may have had daylight savings time changes since our last meeting).--[[User:Pharos|Pharos]] ([[User talk:Pharos|talk]]) 18:45, 21 April 2021 (UTC)

== Wiki Loves Africa en RdC ==

Il reste encore quelques jours pour participer à Wiki Loves Africa en ajoutant des photos :) ... https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Wiki_Loves_Africa_2021

[[User:Anthere|Anthere]] ([[User talk:Anthere|talk]]) 15:04, 26 April 2021 (UTC)

== Invitation for Wikipedia Pages Wanting Photos 2021 ==

Hello there,

We are inviting you to participate in '''[[:m:Wikipedia Pages Wanting Photos 2021|Wikipedia Pages Wanting Photos 2021]]''', a global contest scheduled to run from July through August 2021.

Participants will choose among Wikipedia pages without photo images, then add a suitable file from among the many thousands of photos in the Wikimedia Commons, especially those uploaded from thematic contests (Wiki Loves Africa, Wiki Loves Earth, Wiki Loves Folklore, etc.) over the years.

In its first year (2020), 36 Wikimedia communities in 27 countries joined the campaign. Events relating to the campaign included training organized by at least 18 Wikimedia communities in 14 countries.

The campaign resulted in the addition of media files (photos, audios and videos) to more than 90,000 Wikipedia articles in 272 languages.

Wikipedia Pages Wanting Photos (WPWP) offers an ideal task for recruiting and guiding new editors through the steps of adding content to existing pages. Besides individual participation, the WPWP campaign can be used by user groups and chapters to organize editing workshops and edit-a-thons.

The organizing team is looking for a contact person to coordinate WPWP participation at the Wikimedia user group or chapter level (geographically or thematically) or for a language WP. We’d be glad for you to reply to this message, or sign up directly at [[:m:Wikipedia Pages Wanting Photos 2021/Participating Communities#Wikimedia affiliate communities|WPWP Participating Communities]].

Please feel free to contact [[:m:Wikipedia Pages Wanting Photos 2021/Organizing Team|Organizing Team]] if you have any query.

Kind regards,<br/>
[[User:Tulsi Bhagat|Tulsi Bhagat]]<br/>
Communication Manager<br/>
Wikipedia Pages Wanting Photos Campaign<br/>
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== Affiliations Committee Call for Candidates - June 2021 ==

''This is an [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Global message delivery/Targets/Affiliations Committee/News|update]] from the [[m:affcom|Wikimedia Affiliations Committee]]. [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Affiliations Committee/MassMessages/Call for candidates - June 2021|Translations]] are available.''

The '''[[Special:MyLanguage/Affiliations Committee|Affiliations Committee]]''' – the committee responsible for guiding volunteers in establishing Wikimedia chapters, thematic organizations, and user groups – is looking for new members!

The main role of the AffCom is to guide groups of volunteers that are interested in forming Wikimedia affiliates. We review applications from new groups, answer questions and provide advice about the different Wikimedia affiliation models and processes, review affiliate bylaws for compliance with requirements and best practices, and update the Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees as well as advise them on issues connected to chapters, thematic organizations and Wikimedia user groups.

The committee consists of five to fifteen members, selected at least once every year, to serve two-year terms. 

Being a part of the AffCom requires communication with volunteers all over the world, negotiating skills, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to understand legal texts. We look for a mix of different skill sets in our members. 

;Responsibilities

* Availability of up to 5-8 hours per month

* Participate in monthly one and two-hour voice/video meetings

* Commitment to carry out assigned tasks in a given time.

* Facilitate and support communications

* Affiliate Support and growth

;;Required and Recommended Abilities, Skills, Knowledge for Affiliations Committee Members
Strong interpersonal relationship among members of the committee and also with the Wikimedia community members. Across all committee members, there are additional relevant skills as well as requirements which help to support the committee and its sustainability which include both required and relevant general skills
 
;;;Required
* Fluency in English
* Availability of up to 5 hours per week, and the time to participate in a monthly one and two-hour voice/video meetings.
* Willingness to use one's real name in committee activities (including contacts with current and potential affiliates) when appropriate.
* Strong track record of effective collaboration
*  International orientation
 
;;;Relevant for all members
* Public Communications (English writing and speaking skills)
* Skills in other languages are a major plus.
* Understanding of the structure and work of affiliates and the Wikimedia Foundation.
* Documentation practices
* Interviewing experience
* Experience with, or in, an active affiliate is a major plus.
* Teamwork: Project and people management skills to coordinate and collaborate with different parties on a shared plan and see it through to completion.
* Problem-Solving: Ability to evaluate various solutions, consider multiple interests and points of view,  revisit unresolved issues, seek compromise and work and communicate across languages and cultures.
 
Given the expectations for maintaining the course in 2021 and preparing for potential 2021 transitions as part of the Movement Strategy implementation process, it is important that we are also clear about two different skill sets critical to committee support at this time. The first skillset is oriented to understanding affiliate dynamics and organizational development patterns to successfully process affiliate applications for recognition; the other is oriented to conflict prevention and intervention support for affiliates in conflict.
 
;;;Relevant to Affiliate Recognitions
* Administration & Attention to detail
* Readiness to participate in political discussions on the role and future of affiliates, models of affiliation, and similar topics.
* Awareness of the affiliates ecosystem and models and understanding of community building, organizational development, and group dynamics
 
;;;Relevant to Conflict Prevention & Intervention
* Communication skills for active listening, clear instruction and turn-taking. 
* Stress Management skills for maintaining patience and positivity 
* Emotional intelligence to maintain awareness of emotions of oneself and others to practice empathy, impartiality, and mutual respect.
* Facilitation, negotiation, and mediation skills to guide diverse individuals and groups toward cooperation.
* Ability to work within a team 
 
Do you have relevant skills and interest to support movement affiliates? 

We are looking for people who are excited by the challenge of empowering volunteers to get organized and form communities that further our mission around the world. In exchange, committee members will gain the experience of supporting their world-wide colleagues to develop their communities as well as personal development in guiding organizational development, facilitating affiliate partnerships, and professional communications.

;Selection process

As a reflection of our commitment to openness, transparency, and bilateral engagement with the Wikimedia community, the 2021 member selection process will include a public review and comment period and  a self-assessment survey for candidates to share their skills and experience. This self-assessment information will help the committee to identify the skill sets relevant to our affiliate support processes. We invite you to apply for membership to the committee and join us in supporting the affiliates. The data shared in the self-assessment will only be made available to the committee and the relevant staff support. The nomination, candidate Q&A, and endorsements will be posted on Meta for public review at https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Affiliations_Committee/Candidates/June_2021. Here the global community is welcome to provide comments and feedback about each candidate.

Once the nomination window closes June 30, 2021, the sitting members who are not candidates for re-election in this cycle will deliberate and then vote, taking into account all inputs from the meta page, self-assessment, advisors, Wikimedia Foundation staff and board liaisons, and committee member discussion. 

A final decision will be made in late-July 2021, with new members to be notified for onboarding in August.

;How to apply

If you are interested in joining the committee, please:

'''Step 1'''. Post your application [[Affiliations_Committee/Candidates/June_2021|on the nomination page]] '''by 30 June 2021'''. Your application must include the following information:
# Your full name and Wikimedia username
# A statement describing your relevant education, experience, abilities, skills, knowledge, availability, and motivation for joining the committee.

'''Step 2'''. Complete the [https://wikimedia.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1Yt1kHndXGBZhqe self-assessment survey] between '''June 01, 2021''' and '''June 30, 2021.''' 

* The privacy statement that applies to the survey can be found [[foundation:AffCom_Elections_Self-Assessment_Survey_Privacy_Statement|here]].
* '''''NOTE:''' The survey will take 15 mins. Please do not close your browser. If you need a break, you are advised to keep the browser open. In case of losing the link, please reach out to mkaur-ctr{{at}}wikimedia.org''
* This survey must be completed before Steps 3 & 4, as it will provide more background as to the type of work and expectations of members of AffCom. 

'''Step 3'''. Answers the following questions: 

* '''''NOTE:'''''  Questions 1-3 are required for all candidates.  

* Question 4 & 5 should be answered by those interested in joining  the Recognitions subcommittee. 
* Question 6 & 7 should be answered by those interested in joining the Conflicts Intervention subcommittee. 
* If you are willing to nominate yourself for both subcommittees, answer all questions. 

# What roles have you served across any Wikimedia projects and affiliates that you think have prepared you for this role?
# AffCom members need to manage time, confidentiality, conflicts of interest, and diverse situations across the global movement. How do you envision managing these?
# Members of AffCom serve on one of two subcommittees: Recognitions OR Conflicts Intervention. Which one of these are you most interested in serving on?
#If you are interested in serving on the Recognitions subcommittee, what do you think makes a group of Wikimedians ready to function together as an affiliate?
#If you are interested in serving on the Recognitions subcommittee, what do you think are the benefits and responsibilities of functioning as formal affiliates?
#If you are interested in serving on the Conflicts Intervention subcommittee, please describe your experience working with conflicts resolution.
#If you are interested in serving on the Conflicts Intervention subcommittee, please describe how you have helped build consensus and support diversity.

'''Step 4'''. Once you have completed the above, send an email announcing your application to '''affcom{{@}}wikimedia.org''' before the application deadline.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me and/or the committee as a whole. We are happy to chat or have a phone call with anyone about our work if this helps them decide to apply. Please distribute this call among your networks, and do apply if you are interested!

On behalf of the committee,

-- [[User:FULBERT|FULBERT]] ([[User talk:FULBERT|talk]]) 15:30, 15 May 2021 (UTC) via MassMessaging


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== UCoC Affiliates consultation report ==

Hello,

We are pleased to announce the completion of the [[Universal Code of Conduct]] [[Universal Code of Conduct/Affiliates consultation|Affiliates]] consultation process early this month. The summary report of the direct consultations and survey is now available at this Meta page: '''https://w.wiki/3Pew'''.

Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to leave a message on the talk page of the report, or contact [[User:Mervat (WMF)|Mervat]] ({{Nospam||msalman-ctr@wikimedia.org}}) and [[User:RamzyM (WMF)|Ramzy]] ({{Nospam||ramzym-ctr@wikimedia.org}}).

Regards, <br>
UCoC Team, Wikimedia Foundation <br>
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== Sunday June 6 [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network]] meeting ==

[[File:Wetzlar (15126701911).jpg|thumb|Swan of healing.]]
The [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network]] (SWAN) is a developing forum for all [[Wikimedia movement affiliates]] to share ideas on the [[Strategy/Wikimedia movement/2018-20|Wikimedia 2030 strategy process]]. It expands on the model of the [[All-Affiliates Brand Meeting]] to help lay some of the groundwork for a future [[Global Council]].

Following up on the [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 08|August]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 09|September]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 10|October]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 10|November]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2021 01|January]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2021 02|February]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2021 03|March]], and [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2021 04|April]] SWAN meetings, as well as last June's All-Affiliates Brand Meeting, as well as strategic and outreach topics of mutual concern to all affiliates including [[Movement Charter]] + [[Movement Strategy/Events]], [[Wikimedia Foundation elections/2021|WMF Board elections]], [[Wikimania 2021]], and [[Community Resources/Grants Strategy Relaunch 2020-2021/Regional Committees|Grants Regional Committees]].

This month we are meeting on Sunday June 6, and '''[[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network#June meeting|you are all invited to RSVP here]]'''.

(UTC meeting times are {{zonestamp|2021-06-06 03:00|03:00 UTC}} and {{zonestamp|2021-06-06 18:00|18:00 UTC}} – '''*Note that we have shifted the second call an hour earlier in UTC time due to popular demand and to accomodate daylight savings*'''.)--[[User:Pharos|Pharos]] ([[User talk:Pharos|talk]]) 20:14, 3 June 2021 (UTC)

== Wikimania 2021: Affiliate Program Submissions and Scholarships ==

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Dear Wikimedia Affiliates,

Wikimania 2021 will be [[:wikimania:2021:Save the date and the Core Organizing Team|hosted virtually]] for the first time in the event's 15-year history. Since there is no in-person host, the event is being organized by a diverse group of Wikimedia volunteers that form the [[:wikimania:2021:Organizers|Core Organizing Team]] for Wikimania 2021.

'''Event Program''' - The program design of this Wikimania accommodates affiliates for them to curate a portion of the program. Wikimedia affiliates have an opportunity to host a series of their own sessions. 

Below are some links to guide you through;
* [[:wikimania:2021:Submissions|Program Submissions]]
* [[:wikimania:2021:Submissions/Guidelines|Session Submission Guidelines]]
* [[:wikimania:2021:FAQ|FAQ]]

Please note that the deadline for submission is 18th June 2021. 

'''Affiliate Scholarships''' - [[:m:Wikimania 2021/Scholarships|Scholarships]] are available to all Wikimedia movement affiliates to support practical access to and participation in Wikimania 2021 in their communities. Please read more about it in the Affiliate Announcement section [[:wikimania:2021:Announcements|here]].

'''Office Hour''' - If you are left with questions, the COT will be hosting some office hours (in multiple languages), in multiple time-zones, to answer any programming questions that you might have.  Details can be found [[:wikimania:2021:Organizers#Office hours schedule|here.]]

Best regards,

[[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 13:22, 15 June 2021 (UTC)

On behalf of Wikimania 2021 Core Organizing Team
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== Final Call for Candidates for AffCom - June 2021 ==

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''This is an [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Global message delivery/Targets/Affiliations Committee/News|update]] from the [[m:affcom|Wikimedia Affiliations Committee]]. [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Affiliations Committee/MassMessages/Final Call for Candidates for AffCom - June 2021|Translations]] are available.''

This is a final Call for Candidates for the June 2021 '''[[Special:MyLanguage/Affiliations Committee|Affiliations Committee]]''' election. 

If you are interested in running, please post your application and follow all four steps [[Affiliations_Committee/Candidates/June_2021|on the nomination page]] '''by 30 June 2021'''.

If you know somebody you think may be interested, please share this with them and encourage them to consider it. If you have any questions about this process or the requirements, please email '''affcom@wikimedia.org''' before the application deadline or reach out to any of [[Affiliations_Committee#who-we-are|the current members]]. 

On behalf of the AffCom elections committee,

--- [[User:FULBERT|FULBERT]] ([[User talk:FULBERT|talk]]) 14:15, 20 June 2021 (UTC) via MassMessaging

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== Sunday July 25 [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network]] meeting ==

[[File:Cygnus cygnus MHNT.ZOO.2010.11.12.1.jpg|thumb|The swan or the egg?]]
The [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network]] (SWAN) is a developing forum for all [[Wikimedia movement affiliates]] to share ideas on the [[Strategy/Wikimedia movement/2018-20|Wikimedia 2030 strategy process]]. It expands on the model of the [[All-Affiliates Brand Meeting]] to help lay some of the groundwork for a future [[Global Council]].

Following up on the [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 08|August]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 09|September]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 10|October]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 10|November]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2021 01|January]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2021 02|February]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2021 03|March]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2021 04|April]], and [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2021 04|June]] SWAN meetings, as well as last June's All-Affiliates Brand Meeting, as well as strategic and outreach topics of mutual concern to all affiliates including [[Movement Charter]] + [[Movement Charter/Drafting Committee|Drafting Committee]], [[Wikimedia Foundation elections/2021|WMF Board elections]], [[Wikimania 2021]], and [[Community Resources/Grants Strategy Relaunch 2020-2021/Regional Committees|Grants Regional Committees]].

This month we are meeting on Sunday July 25, and '''[[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network#July meeting|you are all invited to RSVP here]]'''.

(UTC meeting times are {{zonestamp|2021-07-25 03:00|03:00 UTC}} and {{zonestamp|2021-07-25 18:00|18:00 UTC}} – '''*Note that we have shifted the second call an hour earlier in UTC time due to popular demand and to accomodate daylight savings*'''.)--[[User:Pharos|Pharos]] ([[User talk:Pharos|talk]]) 14:46, 22 July 2021 (UTC)

== Sunday September 26 [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network|SWANniversary]] Party and All-Affiliates Strategic Meeting ==

[[File:Schwanenbussi Moser Cook 'n' Cake Box Gmunden.jpg|thumb|Celebrate our first anniversary with [[:c:Category:Swan-shaped food|SWAN-shaped desserts]]!]]
Join the SWANniversary on September 26 as we mark the first year of the [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network]]!

We will have the regular All-Affiliates Strategic Meeting, to be followed by a SWANniversary Party in the after hours session, likely through [[w:proximity chat|spatialized chat]] on WorkAdventure.

The [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network]] (SWAN) is a developing forum for all [[Wikimedia movement affiliates]] to share ideas on the [[Strategy/Wikimedia movement/2018-20|Wikimedia 2030 strategy process]]. It expands on the model of the [[All-Affiliates Brand Meeting]] to help lay some of the groundwork for a future [[Global Council]].

Following up on the [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 08|August]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 09|September]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 10|October]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 10|November]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2021 01|January]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2021 02|February]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2021 03|March]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2021 04|April]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2021 04|June]], and [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2021 07|July]] SWAN meetings, as well as last June's All-Affiliates Brand Meeting, we'll look together at strategic and outreach topics of mutual concern to all affiliates including [[Movement Charter]] + [[Movement Charter/Drafting Committee|Drafting Committee]], [[Wikimedia Foundation elections/2021|WMF Board elections]], [[Wikimania 2021]], and [[Community Resources/Grants Strategy Relaunch 2020-2021/Regional Committees|Grants Regional Committees]].

This month we are meeting on Sunday September 26, and '''[[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network#September meeting|you are all invited to RSVP here]]'''.

(UTC meeting times are {{zonestamp|2021-09-26 03:00|03:00 UTC}} and {{zonestamp|2021-09-26 18:00|18:00 UTC}}.)--[[User:Pharos|Pharos]] ([[User talk:Pharos|talk]]) 20:08, 21 September 2021 (UTC)

== Learn how the Implementation Grants can support your Movement Strategy plans ==

We are excited to announce the reopening of the '''Movement Strategy Implementation Grants'''. This program funds projects that advance a specific [[m:Movement Strategy/Initiatives|Movement Strategy initiative]]. The projects can be big or small, but they must all make a case for advancing one initiative. Affiliates that have received funding from the Simple/Annual Plan Grants are welcome to apply.

'''[[m:Grants:MSIG/About|Read more about the criteria, what to apply for, and how to apply]]'''.

Best regards, <br>
[[m:Movement Strategy and Governance|Movement Strategy and Governance Team]] <br>
Wikimedia Foundation <br>
15:31, 21 October 2021 (UTC)
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== Sunday October 31 [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network]] meeting ==

[[File:Стрийський парк. Лебідь 4.JPG|thumb|A swan reflects.]]
The [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network]] (SWAN) is a developing forum for all [[Wikimedia movement affiliates]] to share ideas on the [[Strategy/Wikimedia movement/2018-20|Wikimedia 2030 strategy process]]. It expands on the model of the [[All-Affiliates Brand Meeting]] to help lay some of the groundwork for a future [[Global Council]].

Following up on the [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 08|August]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 09|September]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 10|October]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2020 10|November]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2021 01|January]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2021 02|February]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2021 03|March]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2021 04|April]], and [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2021 04|June]], [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2021 07|July]], and [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network/2021 09|September]] SWAN meetings, as well as last June's All-Affiliates Brand Meeting, as well as strategic and outreach topics of mutual concern to all affiliates including [[Movement Charter/Drafting Committee/Set Up Process|Movement Charter Drafting Committee Set Up Process]], [[wmf:Resolution:Next Steps for Brand Work, 2021|Next Steps for Brand Work, 2021]], [[Wikipedia Asian Month 2021]], and other ongoing activities.

This month we are meeting on Sunday October 31, and '''[[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network#October meeting|you are all invited to RSVP here]]'''.

(UTC meeting times are {{zonestamp|2021-10-31 03:00|03:00 UTC}} and {{zonestamp|2021-10-31 18:30|18:30 UTC}} – '''*Note that we have shifted the second call a half-hour later in UTC time due to [[d:Wikidata:WikidataCon 2021|WikidataCon]]*'''.)--[[User:Pharos|Pharos]] ([[User talk:Pharos|talk]]) 01:56, 29 October 2021 (UTC)

== Sunday November 28 [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network]] meeting  ==

[[File:Swan Lake Ship in Lake Yamanaka IMG 0641 20130104.JPG|thumb|Chart a new course on the swan ferry.]]
The [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network]] (SWAN) is a developing forum for all [[Wikimedia movement affiliates]] to share ideas on the [[Strategy/Wikimedia movement/2018-20|Wikimedia 2030 strategy process]]. It expands on the model of the [[All-Affiliates Brand Meeting]] to help lay some of the groundwork for a future [[Global Council]].

We'll focus on strategic and outreach topics of mutual concern to all affiliates including [[Hubs]]+[[Hubs/Workshop November 27, 2021|Hubs Workshop]], [[Movement Charter]]+[[Movement Charter/Drafting Committee|Drafting Committee]], [[Wikimedia Deutschland/The Future of Wikimedia Governance|WMDE's 'Future of Wikimedia Governance' proposal]], [[Wikipedia Asian Month 2021]], and other ongoing activities.

This month we are meeting on Sunday November 28, and '''[[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network#November meeting|you are all invited to RSVP here]]'''.

(UTC meeting times are {{zonestamp|2021-11-28 03:00|03:00 UTC}} and {{zonestamp|2021-11-28 18:00|18:00 UTC}}, note that some areas recently experienced daylight savings time changes).--[[User:Pharos|Pharos]] ([[User talk:Pharos|talk]]) 20:17, 24 November 2021 (UTC)

== Affiliations Committee (AffCom) Call for candidates - January 2022 ==

''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Affiliations Committee/Translations/Call for candidates - January 2022|Translations]] are available.''

The '''[[Special:MyLanguage/Affiliations Committee|Affiliations Committee]]''' – the committee responsible for guiding volunteers in establishing Wikimedia chapters, thematic organizations, and user groups – is looking for new members!

The main role of the AffCom is to guide groups of volunteers that are interested in forming Wikimedia affiliates. We review applications from new groups, answer questions and provide advice about the different Wikimedia affiliation models and processes, review affiliate bylaws for compliance with requirements and best practices, and update the Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees as well as advise them on issues connected to chapters, thematic organizations and Wikimedia user groups.

The committee consists of five to fifteen members, selected at least once every year, to serve two-year terms. 

Being a part of the AffCom requires communication with volunteers all over the world, negotiating skills, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to understand legal texts. We look for a mix of different skill sets in our members. 

;Responsibilities

* Availability of up to 5-8 hours per month

* Participate in monthly one and two-hour voice/video meetings

* Commitment to carry out assigned tasks in a given time.

* Facilitate and support communications

* Affiliate Support and growth

;;Required and Recommended Abilities, Skills, Knowledge for Affiliations Committee Members
Strong interpersonal relationship among members of the committee and also with the Wikimedia community members. Across all committee members, there are additional relevant skills as well as requirements which help to support the committee and its sustainability which include both required and relevant general skills
 
;;;Required
* Fluency in English
* Availability of up to 5 hours per week, and the time to participate in a monthly one and two-hour voice/video meetings.
* Willingness to use one's real name in committee activities (including contacts with current and potential affiliates) when appropriate.
* Strong track record of effective collaboration
*  International orientation
 
;;;Relevant for all members
* Public Communications (English writing and speaking skills)
* Skills in other languages are a major plus.
* Understanding of the structure and work of affiliates and the Wikimedia Foundation.
* Documentation practices
* Interviewing experience
* Experience with, or in, an active affiliate is a major plus.
* Teamwork: Project and people management skills to coordinate and collaborate with different parties on a shared plan and see it through to completion.
* Problem-Solving: Ability to evaluate various solutions, consider multiple interests and points of view,  revisit unresolved issues, seek compromise and work and communicate across languages and cultures.
  
Given the expectations for maintaining the course in 2022 and preparing for potential 2022 transitions as part of the Movement Strategy implementation process, it is important that we are also clear about two different skill sets critical to committee support at this time. The first skillset is oriented to understanding affiliate dynamics and organizational development patterns to successfully process affiliate applications for recognition; the other is oriented to conflict prevention and intervention support for affiliates in conflict.
  
;;;Relevant to Affiliate Recognitions
* Administration & Attention to detail
* Readiness to participate in political discussions on the role and future of affiliates, models of affiliation, and similar topics.
* Awareness of the affiliates ecosystem and models and understanding of community building, organizational development, and group dynamics
 
;;;Relevant to Conflict Prevention & Intervention
* Communication skills for active listening, clear instruction and turn-taking. 
* Stress Management skills for maintaining patience and positivity 
* Emotional intelligence to maintain awareness of emotions of oneself and others to practice empathy, impartiality, and mutual respect.
* Facilitation, negotiation, and mediation skills to guide diverse individuals and groups toward cooperation.
* Ability to work within a team 
 
Do you have relevant skills and interest to support movement affiliates? 

We are looking for people who are excited by the challenge of empowering volunteers to get organized and form communities that further our mission around the world. In exchange, committee members will gain the experience of supporting their world-wide colleagues to develop their communities as well as personal development in guiding organizational development, facilitating affiliate partnerships, and professional communications.

;Selection process

As a reflection of our commitment to openness, transparency, and bilateral engagement with the Wikimedia community, the 2022 member selection process will include a public review and comment period and  a self-assessment survey for candidates to share their skills and their experience. This self-assessment information  will help the committee to identify the skill sets relevant and supportive to our affiliate support processes. We invite you to apply for membership to the committee and join us in supporting the affiliates. The data shared in the self-assessment will only be made available to the committee and the relevant staff support. The nomination, candidate Q&A, and endorsements will still take place posted on Meta for public review at [[:m:Special:MyLanguage/Affiliations Committee/Candidates/January 2022|January 2022 page]]. Here the global community is welcome to provide comments and feedback about each candidate.

Once the nomination window closes 31 January 2022, the sitting members who are not candidates for re-election in this cycle will deliberate and then vote, taking into account all inputs from the meta page, self-assessment, advisors, Wikimedia Foundation staff and board liaisons, and committee member discussion. 

A final decision will be made in late-February 2022, with new members to be notified for onboarding in February.

;How to apply

If you are interested in joining the committee, please:

'''Step 1'''. Post your application [[:m:Special:MyLanguage/Affiliations Committee/Candidates/January 2022|on the nomination page]] by '''31 January 2022'''. Your application must include the following information:
# Your full name and Wikimedia username
# A statement describing your relevant education, experience, abilities, skills, knowledge, availability, and motivation for joining the committee.

'''Step 2'''. Complete the '''self-assessment survey''' between '''January 1, 2021''' and '''January 31, 2021.'''

* The privacy statement that applies to the survey can be found [[foundation:AffCom_Elections_Self-Assessment_Survey_Privacy_Statement|here]].
* '''''NOTE:''' The survey will take 15 mins. Please do not close your browser. If you need a break, you are advised to keep the browser open. In case of losing the link, please reach out to mkaur-ctr{{at}}wikimedia.org''
* This survey must be completed before Steps 3 & 4, as it will provide more background as to the type of work and expectations of members of AffCom.

'''Step 3'''. Answers the following questions:

* '''''NOTE:'''''  Questions 1-3 are required for all candidates.

* Question 4 & 5 should be answered by those interested in joining  the Recognitions subcommittee. 
* Question 6 & 7 should be answered by those interested in joining the Conflicts Intervention subcommittee. 
* If you are willing to nominate yourself for both subcommittees, answer all questions.

# What roles have you served across any Wikimedia projects and affiliates that you think have prepared you for this role?
# AffCom members need to manage time, confidentiality, conflicts of interest, and diverse situations across the global movement. How do you envision managing these?
# Members of AffCom serve on one of two subcommittees: Recognitions OR Conflicts Intervention. Which one of these are you most interested in serving on?
#If you are interested in serving on the Recognitions subcommittee, what do you think makes a group of Wikimedians ready to function together as an affiliate?
#If you are interested in serving on the Recognitions subcommittee, what do you think are the benefits and responsibilities of functioning as formal affiliates?
#If you are interested in serving on the Conflicts Intervention subcommittee, please describe your experience working with conflicts resolution.
#If you are interested in serving on the Conflicts Intervention subcommittee, please describe how you have helped build consensus and support diversity.

'''Step 4'''. Once you have completed the above, send an email announcing your application to '''affcom{{@}}wikimedia.org''' before the application deadline.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me and/or the committee as a whole. We are happy to chat or have a webinar call with anyone about our work if this helps them decide to apply. Please distribute this call among your networks, and do apply if you are interested!

On behalf of the committee,

--[[User:FULBERT|FULBERT]] ([[User talk:FULBERT|talk]]) 13:18, 19 December 2021 (UTC)
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== Affiliations Committee (AffCom) Call for advisors - January 2022 ==

''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Affiliations Committee/Translations/Call for advisors 2022|Translations]] are available.''

The '''[[Special:MyLanguage/Affiliations Committee|Affiliations Committee]]''' – the committee responsible for guiding volunteers in establishing Wikimedia chapters, thematic organizations, and user groups – is looking for new members!

'''The Affiliations Committee''' – the committee responsible for guiding volunteers in establishing Wikimedia Chapters, Thematic Organizations, and User Groups – is looking for advisors!

The main role of the Affiliations Committee is to guide groups of volunteers that are interested in forming Wikimedia affiliates. We review applications from new groups, answer questions and provide advice about the different Wikimedia affiliation models and processes, review affiliate bylaws for compliance with requirements and best practices, and advise the Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees on issues connected to chapters, thematic organizations and Wikimedia user groups.

We are looking for advisors who are excited by the challenge of empowering volunteers to get organized and form communities that further our mission around the world. In exchange, committee advisors selected will gain the experience of supporting their world-wide colleagues to develop their communities as well as personal development in guiding organizational development, facilitating affiliate partnerships, and professional communications.

AffCom advisors can engage with the committee in a variety of capacities:
;Consultant
Individuals with extensive movement experience can be engaged as Consultants for specific cases or initiatives by AffCom.
;Trainer
Individuals with specific expertise may be engaged for short-term projects for training AffCom or Affiliates. They might also lead the Capacity Building initiatives for AffCom or affiliates.
;Observer
AffCom can request specific or all advisors to act as an observer in different cases to ensure neutrality & compliance with guidelines.
;AffCom Support
'''Development of Policies:''' While advisors cannot create legally binding policies for the committee, they can help create policies that provide direction and support for the committee.

'''Planning and Implementing Community Relations:''' The advisors are long-term wikimedians & also include influential community leaders who can be effective at spreading the word about initiatives and services.

'''Supporting Subcommittees:''' The advisors can support subcommittees that have assigned tasks in specific areas.

'''Other Tasks:''' Advisors can be engaged to address a specific need. Such engagements are usually short-lived and are disbanded as soon as their specific goals are met. 


;Key skills

We look for a healthy mix of different skill sets in our advisors, including the following key skills and experience:
# Strong understanding of the structure and work of Wikimedia affiliates and the Wikimedia Foundation.
# Readiness to participate in political discussions on the role and future of affiliates, models of affiliation, and similar topics.
# Availability of up to 2 hours per week, and the time to participate in a monthly two-hour voice/video meeting
# International orientation and ability to work and communicate with other languages and cultures.
# Knowledge of different legal systems and experience in community building and organizing are a plus.
# Fluency in English is required; skills in other languages are a major plus.
# Experience with or in an active Wikimedia affiliate is a major plus.
# Strong track record of effective collaboration (such as evidenced skills at facilitation, mediation, negotiation, and so forth) is a major plus.
# Willingness to use one's real name in committee activities (including contacts with current and potential affiliates) when appropriate.

;Selection process

As a reflection of our commitment to openness, transparency, and bilateral engagement with the Wikimedia community, the 2022 advisors selection process will include a public review and comment period. All applications must be posted on Meta between '''January 01 and January 31, 2022''' at [[Affiliations Committee/Advisors/2022]], and the community will be invited to provide comments and feedback about each candidate.  At the end of the nomination period, the applications will be voted on by the members of the committee, taking into account comments put forward by the committee's members, advisors, Wikimedia Foundation staff and board liaisons, and the community. A final decision will be made in February 2022, with new advisors expected to begin later that month.

;How to apply

If you are interested in advising the committee, please submit your candidacy on [[Affiliations Committee/Advisors/2022]] between January 01 to January 31, 2022. Your application must include the following information:
# Your full name and Wikimedia username
# A statement describing your relevant experience, skills, and motivation for joining the committee as an advisor.
# The advisor role you would like to serve
# Answers to the following three questions:
## How do you think affiliates work best together to partner on effective projects and initiatives?
## What do you see as the role of affiliates in the Wikimedia movement in the next three years?
## What do you feel you will bring as an advisor to the committee that makes you a uniquely qualified candidate?

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact the committee. We are happy to chat or have a phone call with anyone about our work if this helps them decide to apply. Please distribute this call among your networks, and do apply if you are interested!

On behalf of the committee,

--[[User:FULBERT|FULBERT]] ([[User talk:FULBERT|talk]]) 13:17, 19 December 2021 (UTC)
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== (Initial Review) Notification of Affiliate Expiration - Renewal pending submission of reporting ==

Greetings group contacts,

This is a notification to bring to your attention that your organization is currently past due on its required annual reporting. Wikimedia Affiliates are required to submit an annual activity report covering the entirety of the 12-month agreement period in order to prompt review for a renewal.  Reports must be written in English, posted to meta via the  [[Wikimedia Affiliates Data Portal]].

This page is used to track how organizations and groups are meeting reporting requirements described in their agreements with the Wikimedia Foundation (e.g. chapter agreements, thematic organization agreements, user group agreements).  It is the central place where affiliates can add reports about their activities, share their plans, and even news or social media channels with the wider movement. When new reports are available, organizations and groups should add them to this page to keep their columns up to date.

As noted on the meta [[Wikimedia Affiliates Data Portal/Reports|Reports page]], your organization’s '''2021''' annual reporting became past due in '''2021-11-22'''. Please be sure to:

* Post your '''2021''' annual reporting to the meta via the  [[Wikimedia Affiliates Data Portal]] as soon as possible to return to compliance with your user group agreement.

* Check that your group’s page is also up to date with past report links for historical record-keeping, and

* Please send an email to [[Mailing_lists/Wikimedia_Announce|Wikimedia-l]] in order to share with a movement-wide audience.

If you have any questions or need any further guidance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to wadportal{{at}}wikimedia.org.<br /><br />'''Best regards''', <br />''Wikimedia Affiliates Data Portal''

== Subscribe to the This Month in Education newsletter - learn from others and share your stories ==

Dear community members, 

Greetings from the EWOC Newsletter team and the education team at Wikimedia Foundation. We are very excited to share that we on tenth years of Education Newsletter ([[m:Education/News|This Month in Education]]) invite you to join us by [[m:Global message delivery/Targets/This Month in Education|subscribing to the newsletter on your talk page]] or by [[m:Education/News/Newsroom|sharing your activities in the upcoming newsletters]]. The Wikimedia Education newsletter is a monthly newsletter that collects articles written by community members using Wikimedia projects in education around the world, and it is published by the EWOC Newsletter team in collaboration with the Education team. These stories can bring you new ideas to try, valuable insights about the success and challenges of our community members in running education programs in their context. 

If your affiliate/language project is developing its own education initiatives, please remember to take advantage of this newsletter to publish your stories with the wider movement that shares your passion for education. You can submit newsletter articles in your own language or submit bilingual articles for the education newsletter. For the month of January the deadline to submit articles is on the 20th January. We look forward to reading your stories.

Older versions of this newsletter can be found in the [[outreach:Education/Newsletter/Archives|complete archive]].

More information about the newsletter can be found at [[m:Education/News/Publication Guidelines|Education/Newsletter/About]].

For more information, please contact spatnaik{{@}}wikimedia.org.
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Dear community members, 

Greetings from the EWOC Newsletter team and the education team at Wikimedia Foundation. We are very excited to share that we on tenth years of Education Newsletter ([[m:Education/News|This Month in Education]]) invite you to join us by [[m:Global message delivery/Targets/This Month in Education|subscribing to the newsletter on your talk page]] or by [[m:Education/News/Newsroom|sharing your activities in the upcoming newsletters]]. The Wikimedia Education newsletter is a monthly newsletter that collects articles written by community members using Wikimedia projects in education around the world, and it is published by the EWOC Newsletter team in collaboration with the Education team. These stories can bring you new ideas to try, valuable insights about the success and challenges of our community members in running education programs in their context. 

If your affiliate/language project is developing its own education initiatives, please remember to take advantage of this newsletter to publish your stories with the wider movement that shares your passion for education. You can submit newsletter articles in your own language or submit bilingual articles for the education newsletter. For the month of January the deadline to submit articles is on the 20th January. We look forward to reading your stories.

Older versions of this newsletter can be found in the [[outreach:Education/Newsletter/Archives|complete archive]].

More information about the newsletter can be found at [[m:Education/News/Publication Guidelines|Education/Newsletter/About]].

For more information, please contact spatnaik{{@}}wikimedia.org.
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== (First Reminder) Notification of Affiliate Expiration - Renewal pending submission of reporting ==

Greetings group contacts,

This is a notification to bring to your attention that your organization is currently past due on its required annual reporting. Wikimedia Affiliates are required to submit an annual activity report covering the entirety of the 12-month agreement period in order to prompt review for a renewal.  Reports must be written in English, posted to meta via the  [[Wikimedia Affiliates Data Portal]].

This page is used to track how organizations and groups are meeting reporting requirements described in their agreements with the Wikimedia Foundation (e.g. chapter agreements, thematic organization agreements, user group agreements).  It is the central place where affiliates can add reports about their activities, share their plans, and even news or social media channels with the wider movement. When new reports are available, organizations and groups should add them to this page to keep their columns up to date.

As noted on the meta [[Wikimedia Affiliates Data Portal/Reports|Reports page]], your organization’s '''2021''' annual reporting became past due in '''2021-11-22'''. Please be sure to:

* Post your '''2021''' annual reporting to the meta via the  [[Wikimedia Affiliates Data Portal]] as soon as possible to return to compliance with your user group agreement.

* Check that your group’s page is also up to date with past report links for historical record-keeping, and

* Please send an email to [[Mailing_lists/Wikimedia_Announce|Wikimedia-l]] in order to share with a movement-wide audience.

If you have any questions or need any further guidance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to wadportal{{at}}wikimedia.org.<br /><br />'''Best regards''', <br />''Wikimedia Affiliates Data Portal''

== Affiliations Committee (AffCom) Member & Advisor Elections - Final Reminder for January 2022 ==

''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Affiliations Committee/Translations/Member & Advisor elections final reminder for January 2022|Translations]] are available.''

This is a friendly reminder that the '''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Affiliations Committee|Affiliations Committee]]''' – which is responsible for guiding volunteers in establishing and sustaining Wikimedia chapters, thematic organizations, and user groups – is seeking new members and advisors! The deadline to post your application on the [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Affiliations Committee/Candidates/January 2022|Member nomination page]] and [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Affiliations Committee/Advisors/2022|Advisor nomination]] is 31 January 2022.

If you know somebody you think may be interested, please share  and encourage them to consider applying. If you have any questions please email affcom@wikimedia.org before the application deadline or reach out to any of the current members. Good luck to all the candidates!

On behalf of the committee,<br>
[[User:FULBERT|FULBERT]] ([[User talk:FULBERT|talk]]) 17:32, 25 January 2022 (UTC)
[[Category:Affiliations committee communications]]
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== (Second Reminder) Notification of Affiliate Expiration - Renewal pending submission of reporting ==

Greetings group contacts,

This is a notification to bring to your attention that your organization is currently past due on its required annual reporting. Wikimedia Affiliates are required to submit an annual activity report covering the entirety of the 12-month agreement period in order to prompt review for a renewal.  Reports must be written in English, posted to meta via the  [[Wikimedia Affiliates Data Portal]].

This page is used to track how organizations and groups are meeting reporting requirements described in their agreements with the Wikimedia Foundation (e.g. chapter agreements, thematic organization agreements, user group agreements).  It is the central place where affiliates can add reports about their activities, share their plans, and even news or social media channels with the wider movement. When new reports are available, organizations and groups should add them to this page to keep their columns up to date.

As noted on the meta [[Wikimedia Affiliates Data Portal/Reports|Reports page]], your organization’s '''2021''' annual reporting became past due in '''2021-11-22'''. Please be sure to:

* Post your '''2021''' annual reporting to the meta via the  [[Wikimedia Affiliates Data Portal]] as soon as possible to return to compliance with your user group agreement.

* Check that your group’s page is also up to date with past report links for historical record-keeping, and

* Please send an email to [[Mailing_lists/Wikimedia_Announce|Wikimedia-l]] in order to share with a movement-wide audience.

If you have any questions or need any further guidance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to wadportal{{at}}wikimedia.org.<br /><br />'''Best regards''', <br />''Wikimedia Affiliates Data Portal''

== Sunday February 27 [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network]] meeting ==

[[File:DANCE THEATER - Swan Lake Loch na hEala, at Brooklyn Academy of Music (48921346868).jpg|thumb|To dance is to fly.]]
The [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network]] (SWAN) is a developing forum for all [[Wikimedia movement affiliates]] to share ideas on the [[Strategy/Wikimedia movement/2018-20|Wikimedia 2030 strategy process]]. It expands on the model of the [[All-Affiliates Brand Meeting]] to help lay some of the groundwork for a future [[Global Council]].

We'll focus on strategic and outreach topics of mutual concern to all affiliates including [[Hubs/Dialogue|Hubs+Dialogue]], [[Movement Charter]], [[Universal Code of Conduct/Enforcement guidelines/Voter information|Universal Code of Conduct+Enforcement Voting]], [[Brand]], [[Gender gap/International Women's Day|International Women's Day+Gender Gap]] and [[WikiForHumanRights]] campaigns, and other ongoing activities.

This month we are meeting on Sunday February 27, and '''[[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network#February 2022 meeting|you are all invited to RSVP here]]'''.

(UTC meeting times are {{zonestamp|2022-02-27 03:00|03:00 UTC}} and {{zonestamp|2022-02-27 18:00|18:00 UTC}}).----[[User:Pharos|Pharos]] ([[User talk:Pharos|talk]]) 18:06, 23 February 2022 (UTC)
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== Sunday April 3 [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network]] meeting ==

[[File:The Silver Swan, Bowes Museum - geograph.org.uk - 1467117.jpg|thumb|[[Bot]]s in precious metals are part of our community too.]]
The [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network]] (SWAN) is a developing forum for all [[Wikimedia movement affiliates]] to share ideas on the [[Strategy/Wikimedia movement/2018-20|Wikimedia 2030 strategy process]]. It expands on the model of the [[All-Affiliates Brand Meeting]] to help lay some of the groundwork for a future [[Global Council]].

We'll focus on strategic and outreach topics of mutual concern to all affiliates including [[Universal Code of Conduct/Enforcement guidelines/Voting|UCoC Voting]], [[Hubs/Global Conversations March 12, 2022|Hubs Global Conversation]] held + [[CEE Talks/CEE Hub update|CEE Hub update]], [[Movement Charter]] + [[Leadership Development Working Group]], [[mw:Reading/Web/Desktop Improvements|Desktop Improvements]], [[Celebrate Women]] in March + International Women's Day, [[Wikimania 2022]] survey concluded + [[mw:Wikimedia Hackathon 2022|Wikimedia Hackathon 2022]] May 20-22 + local events, and other ongoing activities.

This month we are meeting on Sunday April 3, and '''[[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network#April 2022 meeting|you are all invited to RSVP here]]'''.

(UTC meeting times are {{zonestamp|2021-04-03 03:00|03:00 UTC}} and {{zonestamp|2021-04-03 18:00|18:00 UTC}}, note that some areas recently experienced daylight savings time changes).--[[User:Pharos|Pharos]] ([[User talk:Pharos|talk]]) 17:36, 29 March 2022 (UTC)
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== Sunday May 8 [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network]] meeting ==

[[File:Allegory of Music (Echecs amoureux).jpg|thumb|Swans are musical creatures.]]
The [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network]] (SWAN) is a developing forum for all [[Wikimedia movement affiliates]] to share ideas on the [[Strategy/Wikimedia movement/2018-20|Wikimedia 2030 strategy process]]. It expands on the model of the [[All-Affiliates Brand Meeting]] to help lay some of the groundwork for a future [[Global Council]].

We'll focus on strategic and outreach topics of mutual concern to all affiliates including [[Wikimedia Foundation elections/2022/Announcement/Call for Candidates|2022 Board of Trustees Call for Candidates]], [[Movement Charter/Content]] preliminary narrative, [[Human Rights Policy Community Conversations]], [[Wikimedia Foundation Annual Plan/2022-2023/draft/Your Input|Wikimedia Foundation Annual Plan Feedback]], [https://lists.wikimedia.org/hyperkitty/list/wikimedia-l@lists.wikimedia.org/thread/UU76SJ5LZI5MA5F3WC3NSY4UMGDQTGXR/#TNMMK5HEQQ3H4MSLEPXV72LI567OIJPB IP blocking and Open Proxies discussion], [[mw:Wikimedia Hackathon 2022|Wikimedia Hackathon 2022]] May 20-22 + local events, and other ongoing activities.

This month we are meeting on Sunday May 8, and '''[[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network#May 2022 meeting|you are all invited to RSVP here]]'''.

(UTC meeting times are {{zonestamp|2021-05-08 03:00|03:00 UTC}} and {{zonestamp|2021-05-08 18:00|18:00 UTC}}, note that some areas recently experienced daylight savings time changes).--[[User:Pharos|Pharos]] ([[User talk:Pharos|talk]]) 18:08, 3 May 2022 (UTC)
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== 2022 Wikimedia Hackathon  - May 20th - 22nd==

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Hello all,

This is to invite you for this year's [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Hackathon_2022 Wikimedia Hackathon] from  May 20-22. We hope to see you there! You can share the update with your community as well.

The main event will be held online this year. We have an open call for sessions on our [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Hackathon_2022/Schedule schedule page]. If you'd like to host a session, you can simply pick an open slot in the category which best fits your topic. The developer advocacy team also put together [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Hackathon_2022/Schedule/Sessions some suggestions] for how to create a fun session.


You can also add project ideas to the [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/project/view/5802/ Phabricator Board]

We will share more information soon about how to join the online space. You can also check through the list of [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Hackathon_2022/Meetups local meetups] holding around the world, you may find any closer to you.

If you have any enquiry or translation requests, please contact hlepp@wikimedia.org


See you there!

Best regards,

James Popoola

On behalf of the 2022 Wikimedia Hackathon Committee. 
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[[User:James Moore200|James Moore200]] ([[User talk:James Moore200|talk]]) 16:44, 5 May 2022 (UTC)

== Sunday June 5 [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network]] meeting ==

[[File:Emil Pottner - Schwäne. Holzschnitt, c. 1900.jpg|thumb|Swan impressions.]]
The [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network]] (SWAN) is a developing forum for all [[Wikimedia movement affiliates]] to share ideas on the [[Strategy/Wikimedia movement/2018-20|Wikimedia 2030 strategy process]]. It expands on the model of the [[All-Affiliates Brand Meeting]] to help lay some of the groundwork for a future [[Global Council]].

We'll focus on strategic and outreach topics of mutual concern to all affiliates including [[Movement Charter]], [[Hubs/Global_Conversations_June_24-26,_2022|Hubs Global Conversation this June]], [[Movement Strategy/Forum/Proposal|WMF Proposal for Movement Strategy Forum]], [https://lists.wikimedia.org/hyperkitty/list/wikimedia-l@lists.wikimedia.org/message/I4XINR6SZTJOWTLOILK5KOCSQ6HTYZ2E/ New rounds of WMF Conference Funds including in-person events], [[Communications/Sound Logo/Contest proposal|WMF Proposal for Sound Logo Contest]], WMF Elections [[Wikimedia Foundation elections/2022/Affiliate Organization Participation/Analysis Committee|Analysis Committee]] selection, [[wikimania:Program]] submissions due June 10 (scholarship and local event grants due June 3) and other ongoing activities.

This month we are meeting on Sunday June 5, and '''[[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network#June 2022 meeting|you are all invited to RSVP here]]'''.

(UTC meeting times are {{zonestamp|2021-06-05 03:00|03:00 UTC}} and {{zonestamp|2021-06-05 18:00|18:00 UTC}}).--[[User:Pharos|Pharos]] ([[User talk:Pharos|talk]]) 20:49, 31 May 2022 (UTC)
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== Sunday July 3 [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network]] meeting ==

[[File:Aratea 46v.jpg|thumb|Swan celestial.]]
The [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network]] (SWAN) is a developing forum for all [[Wikimedia movement affiliates]] to share ideas on the [[Strategy/Wikimedia movement/2018-20|Wikimedia 2030 strategy process]]. It expands on the model of the [[All-Affiliates Brand Meeting]] to help lay some of the groundwork for a future [[Global Council]].

We'll focus on strategic and outreach topics of mutual concern to all affiliates including [[Movement Charter]], [[Hubs/Global_Conversations_June_24-26,_2022|Hubs Global Conversation last week]], [[Wikimedia Foundation elections/2022/Affiliate Organization Participation|Affiliate voting period to shortlist WMF Board candidates]] (July 1-15), [[wikimania:Help desk|Wikimania]] updates, [[mw:Reading/Web/Desktop Improvements/Updates/Talk to Web/28-06-2022|Desktop improvements]], [https://wikimediafoundation.org/news/2022/06/21/wikimedia-enterprise-announces-google-and-internet-archive-first-customers/ Wikimedia Enterprise first customers], Call for program submissions and updates for a global diversity of regional/linguistic Wiki-Conferences, [[Wikidata:Wikidata:Wiki Mentor Africa|Wikidata:Wiki Mentor Africa]] and other ongoing activities.

This month we are meeting on Sunday July 3, and '''[[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network#July 2022 meeting|you are all invited to RSVP here]]'''.

(UTC meeting times are {{zonestamp|2021-07-03 03:00|03:00 UTC}} and {{zonestamp|2021-07-03 18:00|18:00 UTC}}).--[[User:Pharos|Pharos]] via [[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 12:55, 30 June 2022 (UTC)
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== Sunday November 13 [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network]] meeting ==

[[File:Swan - from a bestiary.jpg|thumb|{{Q|830560}}⊆{{Q|1459574}}⊆{{Q|13136}}.]]
The [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network]] (SWAN) is a developing forum for all [[Wikimedia movement affiliates]] to share ideas on the [[Strategy/Wikimedia movement/2018-20|Wikimedia 2030 strategy process]]. It expands on the model of the [[All-Affiliates Brand Meeting]] to help lay some of the groundwork for a future [[Global Council]].

We'll focus on strategic and outreach topics of mutual concern to all affiliates including [[Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Research & Technology Fund/Wikimedia Research Fund|Wikimedia Research Fund]], [[Wikimedia Foundation Legal department/Announcement/2023 OC and CRC appointments process|2023 Ombuds commission and Case Review Committee appointments process]], feedback on [[Movement Charter/Community Consultation|consultation]] and [[Movement Charter/Community Consultation/Announcement/Ask Me Anything Sessions|community session]] of the [[Movement Charter Drafting Committee]], various [[Wikimania]] topics: ([[:wikimania:2023:Ideas|ideas/suggestions for]] [[:wikimania:2023:Wikimania|Wikimania 2023]], [[:wikimania:2024:Expressions of Interest|expressions of interest for Wikimania 2024 and beyond]], expressions of interest to join [[Wikimania committee|Wikimania Steering Committee]]), and other ongoing activities.

This month we are meeting on Sunday November 13, and '''[[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network#November 2022 meeting|you are all invited to RSVP here]]'''.

(UTC meeting times are {{zonestamp|2022-11-13 02:00|02:00 UTC}} and {{zonestamp|2022-11-13 16:00|16:00 UTC}}<br><u>UTC times are different from before</u>, and also note that some areas may have recently experienced daylight savings time changes.).--[[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 18:18, 9 November 2022 (UTC)
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== Study on French or English Wikipedia Readers located in Sub-Saharan Africa ==

Greetings volunteers of the Congo Wikipedia User Group. I am a researcher with YUX, a Senegal-based design company working on behalf of the Wikimedia Foundation to better understand how readers navigate and use Wikipedia in Sub-Saharan Africa. We are very interested to speak with people who regularly read or contribute to the French or English Wikipedia in Sub-Saharan Africa. 

If you are interested to meet with us to talk about your Wikipedia experience, [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf_OFhKqskeHspK9-Bee23bfYVeEwt8vOT7-4epbTJm6nOo7A/viewform?usp=sf_link|please follow this link to a screener survey]. Conversations will take approximately one hour, and anyone who completes an interview will be eligible to receive a monetary "thank you gift".

If you have any questions about this research, please feel free to respond here, or you can reach out to [[User:MRaish_(WMF)]], the organizer of this study. You can see the [https://yux.design/pages/yux-privacy-policy|YUX privacy policy here].

[[User:Oluchi Audu|Oluchi Audu]] ([[User talk:Oluchi Audu|talk]]) 18:50, 16 November 2022 (UTC)

==  Notification of upcoming reporting due date ==

Greetings group contacts,

This is a notification to bring to your attention that your organization reporting date is coming up in 28 day(s). Wikimedia Affiliates are required to submit an annual activity report covering the entirety of the 12-month agreement period in order to prompt review for a renewal.  Reports must be written in English, posted to meta via the  [[Wikimedia Affiliates Data Portal]].

This page is used to track how organizations and groups are meeting reporting requirements described in their agreements with the Wikimedia Foundation (e.g. chapter agreements, thematic organization agreements, user group agreements).  It is the central place where affiliates can add reports about their activities, share their plans, and even news or social media channels with the wider movement. When new reports are available, organizations and groups should add them to this page to keep their columns up to date.

As noted on the meta [[Wikimedia Affiliates Data Portal/Reports|Reports page]], your organization’s '''2022''' annual reporting will be due in '''2022-12-22'''. Please be sure to:

* Post your '''2022''' annual reporting to the meta via the  [[Wikimedia Affiliates Data Portal]] as soon as possible to return to compliance with your user group agreement.

* Check that your group’s page is also up to date with past report links for historical record-keeping, and

* Please send an email to [[Mailing_lists/Wikimedia_Announce|Wikimedia-l]] in order to share with a movement-wide audience.

If you have any questions or need any further guidance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to wadportal{{at}}wikimedia.org.<br /><br />'''Best regards''', <br />''[[User:DNdubane_(WMF)|Dumisani Ndubane]]''

<br />''Wikimedia Affiliates Data Portal''

Wednesday, November 23, 2022

== (Initial Review) Notification of Affiliate Expiration - Renewal pending submission of reporting ==

Greetings group contacts,

This is a notification to bring to your attention that your organization is currently past due on its required annual reporting. Wikimedia Affiliates are required to submit an annual activity report covering the entirety of the 12-month agreement period in order to prompt review for a renewal.  Reports must be written in English, posted to meta via the  [[Wikimedia Affiliates Data Portal]].

This page is used to track how organizations and groups are meeting reporting requirements described in their agreements with the Wikimedia Foundation (e.g. chapter agreements, thematic organization agreements, user group agreements).  It is the central place where affiliates can add reports about their activities, share their plans, and even news or social media channels with the wider movement. When new reports are available, organizations and groups should add them to this page to keep their columns up to date.

As noted on the meta [[Wikimedia Affiliates Data Portal/Reports|Reports page]], your organization’s '''2022''' annual reporting became past due in '''2022-12-22'''. Please be sure to:

* Post your '''2022''' annual reporting to the meta via the  [[Wikimedia Affiliates Data Portal]] as soon as possible to return to compliance with your user group agreement.

* Check that your group’s page is also up to date with past report links for historical record-keeping, and

* Please send an email to [[Mailing_lists/Wikimedia_Announce|Wikimedia-l]] in order to share with a movement-wide audience.

If you have any questions or need any further guidance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to wadportal{{at}}wikimedia.org.<br /><br />'''Best regards''', <br />''[[User:DNdubane_(WMF)|Dumisani Ndubane]]''

<br />''Wikimedia Affiliates Data Portal''

Sunday, January 8, 2023

== (First Reminder) Notification of Affiliate Expiration - Renewal pending submission of reporting ==

Greetings group contacts,

This is a notification to bring to your attention that your organization is currently past due on its required annual reporting. Wikimedia Affiliates are required to submit an annual activity report covering the entirety of the 12-month agreement period in order to prompt review for a renewal.  Reports must be written in English, posted to meta via the  [[Wikimedia Affiliates Data Portal]].

This page is used to track how organizations and groups are meeting reporting requirements described in their agreements with the Wikimedia Foundation (e.g. chapter agreements, thematic organization agreements, user group agreements).  It is the central place where affiliates can add reports about their activities, share their plans, and even news or social media channels with the wider movement. When new reports are available, organizations and groups should add them to this page to keep their columns up to date.

As noted on the meta [[Wikimedia Affiliates Data Portal/Reports|Reports page]], your organization’s '''2022''' annual reporting became past due in '''2022-12-22'''. Please be sure to:

* Post your '''2022''' annual reporting to the meta via the  [[Wikimedia Affiliates Data Portal]] as soon as possible to return to compliance with your user group agreement.

* Check that your group’s page is also up to date with past report links for historical record-keeping, and

* Please send an email to [[Mailing_lists/Wikimedia_Announce|Wikimedia-l]] in order to share with a movement-wide audience.

If you have any questions or need any further guidance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to wadportal{{at}}wikimedia.org.<br /><br />'''Best regards''',

''Wikimedia Affiliates Data Portal''

--[[User:DNdubane_(WMF)]] 17:43, 19 January 2023 (UTC)

== (Second Reminder) Notification of Affiliate Expiration - Renewal pending submission of reporting ==

Greetings group contacts,

This is a notification to bring to your attention that your organization is currently past due on its required annual reporting. Wikimedia Affiliates are required to submit an annual activity report covering the entirety of the 12-month agreement period in order to prompt review for a renewal.  Reports must be written in English, posted to meta via the  [[Wikimedia Affiliates Data Portal]].

This page is used to track how organizations and groups are meeting reporting requirements described in their agreements with the Wikimedia Foundation (e.g. chapter agreements, thematic organization agreements, user group agreements).  It is the central place where affiliates can add reports about their activities, share their plans, and even news or social media channels with the wider movement. When new reports are available, organizations and groups should add them to this page to keep their columns up to date.

As noted on the meta [[Wikimedia Affiliates Data Portal/Reports|Reports page]], your organization’s '''2022''' annual reporting became past due in '''2022-12-22'''. Please be sure to:

* Post your '''2022''' annual reporting to the meta via the  [[Wikimedia Affiliates Data Portal]] as soon as possible to return to compliance with your user group agreement.

* Check that your group’s page is also up to date with past report links for historical record-keeping, and

* Please send an email to [[Mailing_lists/Wikimedia_Announce|Wikimedia-l]] in order to share with a movement-wide audience.

If you have any questions or need any further guidance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to wadportal{{at}}wikimedia.org.<br /><br />'''Best regards''',

''Wikimedia Affiliates Data Portal''

--[[User:DNdubane_(WMF)]] 20:59, 20 February 2023 (UTC)

== (Third Reminder) Notification of Affiliate Expiration - Renewal pending submission of reporting ==

Greetings group contacts,

This is a notification to bring to your attention that your organization is currently past due on its required annual reporting. Wikimedia Affiliates are required to submit an annual activity report covering the entirety of the 12-month agreement period in order to prompt review for a renewal.  Reports must be written in English, posted to meta via the  [[Wikimedia Affiliates Data Portal]].

This page is used to track how organizations and groups are meeting reporting requirements described in their agreements with the Wikimedia Foundation (e.g. chapter agreements, thematic organization agreements, user group agreements).  It is the central place where affiliates can add reports about their activities, share their plans, and even news or social media channels with the wider movement. When new reports are available, organizations and groups should add them to this page to keep their columns up to date.

As noted on the meta [[Wikimedia Affiliates Data Portal/Reports|Reports page]], your organization’s '''2022''' annual reporting became past due in '''2022-12-22'''. Please be sure to:

* Post your '''2022''' annual reporting to the meta via the  [[Wikimedia Affiliates Data Portal]] as soon as possible to return to compliance with your user group agreement.

* Check that your group’s page is also up to date with past report links for historical record-keeping, and

* Please send an email to [[Mailing_lists/Wikimedia_Announce|Wikimedia-l]] in order to share with a movement-wide audience.

If you have any questions or need any further guidance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to wadportal{{at}}wikimedia.org.<br /><br />'''Best regards''',

''Wikimedia Affiliates Data Portal''

--[[User:DNdubane_(WMF)]] 20:49, 22 March 2023 (UTC)

== Invitation to join the Wikimedia Affiliate strategy discussions ==

Hope this message finds you well. I am sharing an update about the Wikimedia Foundation Affiliate strategy initiative. In November, [https://lists.wikimedia.org/hyperkitty/list/wikimedia-l@lists.wikimedia.org/thread/SRHX3KLSYAEDCM4T35RSNNRWWLYVNCQB/#GPAAZGQB42YJJ6JDW4WJYLBWBLFZC7A7 Nataliia Tymkiv, Chair, Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees announced the beginning of Wikimedia Foundation Affiliate strategy]. 

We are working on the next steps of the Affiliate strategy. We invite you to a session with the Board of Trustees, AffCom, and supporting staff to provide input into this process. These sessions will be conducted in groups and the language will be English. If you are able to attend one of these meetings, please sign up [[Wikimedia_Foundation_Affiliates_Strategy#Live_sessions|here]]. If you prefer a 1:1 session for a detailed discussion, please reach out to me. If you are unable to attend the meeting, please respond via [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScyRTQSIMYj9ymX4S-pbjtpZSqnQ8Icr-P3quvlAeh6sAk0aw/viewform?usp=sf_link the survey] or in writing to askcac@wikimedia.org or on the [[Talk:Wikimedia_Foundation_Affiliates_Strategy|Talk page]].

This message was also sent by email to affiliate primary contacts. 

Best,
[[User:MKaur (WMF)|MKaur (WMF)]] 22:30, 22 May 2023 (UTC)
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== Kopesa Bato ya Komikomi na DR Congo! Kopesa Maloba na Experiment na iOS Watchlist ==

Mbote!

Nalingi Amal Ramadan, na zongi na mbote mpe na boma mingi ya lokoso ya lisano to ya kimia komi mpe naza kotekisa yango na Wikimedia Foundation.

Nalingi kopesa liboso mpe kobikisa pona na monoko ya mosala mpe ezalaki: "Watchlist na iOS".

Tuna kopesa biso mokanda ya bakokani na kosala mpe kobenga matondo na bato ya komikomi na maboko ya mokili lokola efandi "Watchlist na iOS". Lipasa to na yango na biso mpe lokumu ya biso bayebisa biso koyeba eloko na biso tango na biso kosala lisano mpe kosimba kososola mboka ya biso.

Nalingi kolinga eloko na biso na bokonzi na biso na biso boko sala mboka ya biso. Biso boko sala liboso ya eloko na biso mpe biso bato bokesa malamu lokola koyeba eloko na biso to na kosala lisano na Wikimedia! Nasalaka kopesa lisoko na biso pona kopesa biso eloko na biso po na kosimba kososola, kobina na biso pona kokoma na biso na kokima wapi. 

Mokolo nakokende bokonzi na biso na komikomi na biso mpe na loboko na biso tozali kopesa lisoko. Nalingi kolinga eloko na biso na bokonzi na biso na biso boko sala mboka ya biso. Biso boko sala liboso ya eloko na biso mpe biso bato bokesa malamu lokola koyeba eloko na biso to na kosala lisano na Wikimedia! Nalingi kolinga eloko na biso na bokonzi na biso na biso boko sala mboka ya biso. 

Biso boko sala liboso ya eloko na biso mpe biso bato bokesa malamu lokola koyeba eloko na biso to na kosala lisano na Wikimedia! [[User:ARamadan-WMF|ARamadan-WMF]] ([[User talk:ARamadan-WMF|talk]]) 12:29, 22 June 2023 (UTC)

== WikiWomenCamp 2023 Scholarship Application ==

Hello all,

We are thrilled to announce the opening of the scholarship applications for [[:m:WikiWomenCamp 2023|Wiki Women Camp 2023]] which will run from '''20-23 October''' in New Delhi, India.
'''The scholarship application deadline is July 4th, end of the day (anywhere in the world), and applicants will receive notification of decisions in mid-July.'''

Please submit your application directly through the provided forms available [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeREOTwKknhAxM18suApzc9XLYD6E4ixCKJ0N1ebvOy0SEw8g/viewform here].

If you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at admin@wikiwomencamp.org.

Cheers, <br/>
[[User:Maffeth.opiana|Maffeth.opiana]] ([[User talk:Maffeth.opiana|talk]]) 11:25, 23 June 2023 (UTC) <br/>
On behalf of the WikiWomenCamp 2023 Team
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== Sunday July 16 [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network]] meeting (Global Council focus, now available in ar, es, fr!) ==

[[File:Schwanengelege 3.jpg|thumb|SWAN: The Next Generation]]
The [[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network]] (SWAN) is a developing forum for all [[Wikimedia movement affiliates]] to share ideas on the [[Strategy/Wikimedia movement/2018-20|Wikimedia 2030 strategy process]]. It expands on the model of the [[All-Affiliates Brand Meeting]] to help lay some of the groundwork for a future [[Global Council]].

We'll focus on strategic and outreach topics of mutual concern to all affiliates including [[:wikimania:2023:Wikimania|Wikimania Singapore]], Future of SWAN, [[Movement Charter/Content]] new sections (particularly [[Movement Charter/Content/Global Council]]), other activities you submit, and we will top it all off with a grand finale AI Happy Hour / Doom Hour!

This month we are meeting on Sunday July 16, and '''[[Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network#July 2023 meeting|you are all invited to RSVP here]]'''.

UTC meeting times are {{zonestamp|2023-07-16 02:00|02:00 UTC}} and {{zonestamp|2023-07-16 16:00|16:00 UTC}}<br><u>Note that we are now meeting on Zoom, with interpretation in the 2nd session in {{ar}} {{es}} {{fr}}</u>--[[User:Pharos|Pharos]] ([[User talk:Pharos|talk]]) 02:41, 12 July 2023 (UTC)
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== Call for Affiliates & Call for Trainers WikiWomenCamp 2023 ==

Dear all,

The WikiWomenCamp 2023 team is excited to announce that the calls for Affiliates and Trainers are open now!

;Self-funded affiliates attendance
If your affiliate is interested, kindly fill out the registration form by 8 August 2023, anywhere on earth. Please note that self-funded attendance means participants will be responsible for their travel, accommodation, visa (if required), and related expenses. We have 10 seats reserved for affiliates. Here is the form link: [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdGxUpf1njEw3vmTNUsuN5TChj3qVIhVOBc3LpBvsdUoN_-jw/viewform Google Forms]

;Trainers
The call for trainers to facilitate gender-focused sessions at WikiWomenCamp 2023 is open. 
To propose your session(s), please submit the application form by 8th August 2023.
More details about the call for trainers (benefits for trainers and key dates) are here: [[:m:WWC2023/Program]]

To read more about the camp, please visit: [[:m:WikiWomenCamp 2023]]
<br />

Cheers,<br/>
[[User:Maffeth.opiana|Maffeth.opiana]] ([[User talk:Maffeth.opiana|talk]]) 03:37, 29 July 2023 (UTC)<br />
On behalf of the WWC23 team
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== Call for Highlight Videos for WikiWomenCamp 2023 ==
Dear Community Members,

As we gear up for the upcoming [[WikiWomenCamp 2023|WikiWomenCamp]] in India, we are excited to announce a unique opportunity to share your incredible work and its impact with the global community.

'''What We're Looking For:''' We invite you to submit short (3-5 minute) videos highlighting your projects, initiatives, or efforts that have made a '''''significant difference in addressing gender gaps.''''' We know that many of you are doing remarkable work in various corners of the world, and we want to shine a spotlight on your achievements.

'''Why Short Videos:''' Our camp sessions are extensive, covering a wide range of topics and discussions. In the interest of time and with a commitment to showcasing the amazing initiatives across our movement, we believe that short videos are an effective way to capture and share the essence of your work.

'''How Your Videos Will Be Used:''' The selected videos will be featured on our social media channels and played during breaks at the camp. This provides an excellent opportunity for you to showcase your work to a broader audience and inspire others to get involved or collaborate with you.

'''Submission Guidelines:'''

# Videos should be 3-5 minutes in length.
# Please focus on the impact of your work, highlighting how it contributes to '''''addressing gender gap.'''''
# Be creative and engage in your presentation.
# Ensure video quality is clear and audible.
# Narration (optional): If possible, include a brief voiceover or text captions to provide context and explanation.
# Language: While English is preferred for wider accessibility, videos in other languages are also welcome. Kindly ensure that non-English videos are accompanied by English subtitles or captions.

'''Submission Deadline:'''

To be considered for inclusion in our camp programming, please submit your videos by '''Thursday, 28th September 2023.''' Late submissions may still be featured later on our social media channels.

'''How to Submit:'''

To avoid any issues with file sizes, we recommend using a file transfer service like WeTransfer or Google Drive while sharing your videos with us at <u>admin@wikiwomencamp.org.</u> In your email, include a brief description of your project, affiliate name / your name or username, and contact information.

We believe that your stories and experiences are powerful tools for change. By sharing them with our community, you contribute to a collective effort to bridge the gender gap and empower women and girls worldwide.

Thank you for being a part of the camp initiatives, and we look forward to receiving your inspiring videos.


Warm regards, <br>
WikiWomenCamp 2023 COT


[[User:Maffeth.opiana|Maffeth.opiana]] ([[User talk:Maffeth.opiana|talk]]) 09:57, 21 September 2023 (UTC)

== Introducing the Wikimedia photo library and a workshop invite ==

Dear Wikimedia affiliates communications leads, 

We are so excited to share a new resource with you: [[Brand/imagery#Open Wikimedia Photo Collection|The Wikimedia Photo Library]]. In it you will find high quality images that help to tell the story of free knowledge. We hope that this library will help you in the important work you do as a communication lead. Alongside this library, we’ve also [[Brand/imagery|updated guidelines]] on how to effectively use imagery to tell brand stories. 

'''Curious to learn more about these resources?''' 

We will be holding a short workshop for 45 minutes on Tuesday 3 October 2023, at 16:00 UTC ([https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=NnNzdWVzaGRtMTBhZmYzZWtvOHBkZXRjZ2ogc2Vsc2hhcmJhdHlAd2lraW1lZGlhLm9yZw&tmsrc=selsharbaty%40wikimedia.org add event to your calendar]) and again on Thursday 5 October at 7:00 UTC ([https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=NTk1cDc3bHNsZjM0MTI5NG84c290MnI4M2ogc2Vsc2hhcmJhdHlAd2lraW1lZGlhLm9yZw&tmsrc=selsharbaty%40wikimedia.org add event to your calendar]) to accommodate different time zones. During these workshops, we will walk you through some examples of images that align with the Movement Brand Guidelines, some basics of quality photography and answer any questions you may have about this topic. 

'''The need for a Wikimedia Photo Library'''

Our research showed that there are lots of photos available from Wikimedia events, usually featuring people using computers. There were very few images showing mobile editing or reading, and even fewer showing people using the projects in their everyday lives. 

These images are the first steps in creating a photo library that is representative of the whole movement. We have added images that are aligned with the Movement Brand Guidelines in [[c:Category:Photos_aligned_with_Wikimedia_brand_guidelines|this category on Wikimedia Commons]]. Photography is a powerful tool to create cohesion in Wikimedia communication. Our hope is that all of you will help to build this resource out with images from your region. 

By continuing to add to this category, we will be helping one another tell more impactful stories of the free knowledge movement – learn how on the [[Brand/imagery|Brand portal on Meta-wiki]]. 

Thank you so much and please let me know if you have any questions. We hope to see you at one of the workshops! 


Best, 

Samir and the Brand Studio team
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== Follow up on the last message about the photography workshop ==

Hi everyone, 

This is a reminder about our photography sessions happening this week. Also, some people reached out with concerns about not being able to open the links to meetings in the previous message. Please find a direct link to the Google Meet sessions here: 
* [https://meet.google.com/mfz-mfdk-zri Tuesday session link] - [https://tel.meet/mfz-mfdk-zri?pin=4898872382244 Dial phone numbers]
* [https://meet.google.com/yvu-evtb-qss Thursday session link] - [https://tel.meet/yvu-evtb-qss?pin=2734647398094 Dial phone numbers]

Thank you and please let me know if you have any questions. If you have any questions please reach out to {{nospam|selsharbaty|wikimedia.org}} . --[[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 08:21, 2 October 2023 (UTC)
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== Opportunities open for the Affiliations Committee, Ombuds commission, and the Case Review Committee ==

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Hi everyone! The [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Affiliations Committee|Affiliations Committee]] (AffCom), [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Ombuds_commission|Ombuds commission]] (OC), and the [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Trust_and_Safety/Case_Review_Committee|Case Review Committee]] (CRC) are looking for new members. These volunteer groups provide important structural and oversight support for the community and movement. People are encouraged to nominate themselves or encourage others they feel would contribute to these groups to apply. There is more information about the roles of the groups, the skills needed, and the opportunity to apply on the [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation Legal department/Committee appointments|'''Meta-wiki page''']]. 

If you are aware of participants in your affiliate who may be interested in these roles, please share this message with them.

On behalf of the Committee Support team,
[[m:User:Keegan (WMF)|Keegan (WMF)]] ([[m:User talk:Keegan (WMF)|talk]]) 20:22, 18 October 2023 (UTC)<br />
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== Wikimedia Foundation Affiliates Strategy: Summary and Report ==

Dear Wikimedia affiliate,

Last year, the Wikimedia Foundation Board announced they started the process with creating an Affiliates Strategy in collaboration with the Affiliations Committee, the affiliates, and the broader communities with the intention to develop a strategy that will help guide the Foundation’s immediate work in supporting affiliates for the next few years, with a primary focus on the recognition process, as a direct responsibility of the Board.

Over several months, the Wikimedia Foundation Board engaged with an outside consultant to drive a review process of what work the Foundation was doing to support affiliates. The end goal was to have several recommended actions.

You can read more about the findings and the recommendations on [[m:Wikimedia_Foundation_Affiliates_Strategy/Report|this Meta-Wiki page]].

Best,

[[User:MPossoupe_(WMF)|MPossoupe_(WMF)]]21:28, 23 October 2023 (UTC)
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==  Notification of upcoming reporting due date ==

Greetings [[User:BamLifa|BamLifa]], [[User:VALENTIN NVJ|VALENTIN NVJ]],

This is a notification to bring to your attention that your organization reporting date is coming up in 30 day(s). Wikimedia Affiliates are required to submit an annual activity report covering the entirety of the 12-month agreement period in order to prompt review for a renewal.  Reports must be written in English, posted to meta via the  [[Wikimedia Affiliates Data Portal]].

This page is used to track how organizations and groups are meeting reporting requirements described in their agreements with the Wikimedia Foundation (e.g. chapter agreements, thematic organization agreements, user group agreements).  It is the central place where affiliates can add reports about their activities, share their plans, and even news or social media channels with the wider movement. When new reports are available, organizations and groups should add them to this page to keep their columns up to date.

As noted on the meta [[Wikimedia Affiliates Data Portal/Reports|Reports page]], your organization’s '''2023''' annual reporting will be due in '''2023-12-22'''. Please be sure to:

* Post your '''2023''' annual reporting to the meta via the  [[Wikimedia Affiliates Data Portal]] as soon as possible to return to compliance with your user group agreement.

* Check that your group’s page is also up to date with past report links for historical record-keeping, and

* Please send an email to [[Mailing_lists/Wikimedia_Announce|Wikimedia-l]] in order to share with a movement-wide audience.

If you have any questions or need any further guidance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to wadportal{{at}}wikimedia.org.<br /><br />'''Best regards''',

''Wikimedia Affiliates Data Portal''

--[[User:DNdubane_(WMF)]] 20:08, 21 November 2023 (UTC)

== Lancement de la nouvelle initiative francophone WikiCauserie ==

[[File:Logo de Wiki causerie.svg|thumb]] 
 
Bonjour à toutes et à tous, 
 
L'[[Communications/Movement_Communications|équipe Communications du Mouvement]] de la [[Wikimedia Foundation|Fondation Wikimedia]] et [[WikiFranca]] ont le plaisir de vous annoncer le lancement de la nouvelle initiative '''[[WikiFranca/WikiCauserie/fr|WikiCauserie]]'''. C'est une rencontre en ligne visant à réunir les communautés francophones membres de WikiFranca pour échanger, se donner des nouvelles et discuter des défis actuels, des réussites et des opportunités à venir. Elle est une opportunité pour approfondir la collaboration et de renforcer les liens au sein de la communauté francophone.<br> 
 
Rejoignez la première édition qui aura lieu le '''vendredi 15 décembre 2023'''. 
 
* '''Heure''' : 18h00 UTC ([https://iw.toolforge.org/zonestamp/1702663200 cliquez pour voir dans votre fuseau horaire]) 
* '''Programme''' : [[WikiFranca/WikiCauserie/Editions|disponible ici]] 
* '''Platforme''' : Zoom. [https://wikimedia.zoom.us/j/84995436160?pwd=iJwP5Ncyf8h2hqTcrzfR14Uc4x45Bx.1 Lien pour vous connecter]. 
* '''Langue''' : français. L'interprétation du français vers l'anglais et du français vers l'arabe disponible. 
 
On vous attend avec impatience ! [[User:VALENTIN NVJ|VALENTIN NVJ]] ([[User talk:VALENTIN NVJ|talk]]) 10:53, 12 December 2023 (UTC)

== (Initial Review) Notification of Affiliate Expiration - Renewal pending submission of reporting ==

Greetings [[User:BamLifa|BamLifa]], [[User:VALENTIN NVJ|VALENTIN NVJ]],

This is a notification to bring to your attention that your organization is currently past due on its required annual reporting. Wikimedia Affiliates are required to submit an annual activity report covering the entirety of the 12-month agreement period in order to prompt review for a renewal.  Reports must be written in English, posted to meta via the  [[Wikimedia Affiliates Data Portal]].

This page is used to track how organizations and groups are meeting reporting requirements described in their agreements with the Wikimedia Foundation (e.g. chapter agreements, thematic organization agreements, user group agreements).  It is the central place where affiliates can add reports about their activities, share their plans, and even news or social media channels with the wider movement. When new reports are available, organizations and groups should add them to this page to keep their columns up to date.

As noted on the meta [[Wikimedia Affiliates Data Portal/Reports|Reports page]], your organization’s '''2023''' annual reporting became past due in '''2023-12-22'''. Please be sure to:

* Post your '''2023''' annual reporting to the meta via the  [[Wikimedia Affiliates Data Portal]] as soon as possible to return to compliance with your user group agreement.

* Check that your group’s page is also up to date with past report links for historical record-keeping, and

* Please send an email to [[Mailing_lists/Wikimedia_Announce|Wikimedia-l]] in order to share with a movement-wide audience.

If you have any questions or need any further guidance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to wadportal{{at}}wikimedia.org.<br /><br />'''Best regards''',

''Wikimedia Affiliates Data Portal''

--[[User:DNdubane_(WMF)]] 14:53, 8 January 2024 (UTC)

== (First Reminder) Notification of Affiliate Expiration - Renewal pending submission of reporting ==

Greetings [[User:BamLifa|BamLifa]], [[User:VALENTIN NVJ|VALENTIN NVJ]],

This is a notification to bring to your attention that your organization is currently past due on its required annual reporting. Wikimedia Affiliates are required to submit an annual activity report covering the entirety of the 12-month agreement period in order to prompt review for a renewal.  Reports must be written in English, posted to meta via the  [[Wikimedia Affiliates Data Portal]].

This page is used to track how organizations and groups are meeting reporting requirements described in their agreements with the Wikimedia Foundation (e.g. chapter agreements, thematic organization agreements, user group agreements).  It is the central place where affiliates can add reports about their activities, share their plans, and even news or social media channels with the wider movement. When new reports are available, organizations and groups should add them to this page to keep their columns up to date.

As noted on the meta [[Wikimedia Affiliates Data Portal/Reports|Reports page]], your organization’s '''2023''' annual reporting became past due in '''2023-12-22'''. Please be sure to:

* Post your '''2023''' annual reporting to the meta via the  [[Wikimedia Affiliates Data Portal]] as soon as possible to return to compliance with your user group agreement.

* Check that your group’s page is also up to date with past report links for historical record-keeping, and

* Please send an email to [[Mailing_lists/Wikimedia_Announce|Wikimedia-l]] in order to share with a movement-wide audience.

If you have any questions or need any further guidance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to wadportal{{at}}wikimedia.org.<br /><br />'''Best regards''',

''Wikimedia Affiliates Data Portal''

--[[User:DNdubane_(WMF)]] 09:51, 21 January 2024 (UTC)

== Feedback invited on proposed requirements for affiliates & user groups recognition changes ==

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:''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation Board noticeboard/Wikimedia Foundation Affiliates Strategy: proposed requirements for affiliates & user groups recognition changes -- MassMessage|You can find this message translated into additional languages on Meta-wiki.]] [https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Translate&group=page-Wikimedia+Foundation+Board+noticeboard%2FWikimedia+Foundation+Affiliates+Strategy%3A+proposed+requirements+for+affiliates+%26+user+groups+recognition+changes+--+MassMessage&language=&action=page&filter= {{int:please-translate}}]''

Dear Wikimedia Affiliates,

Following up on the development of Wikimedia Foundation Affiliates Strategy, we would like to invite you to give feedback on requirements for affiliates & user groups recognition changes. You can find the details of the proposed changes in [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation Board noticeboard/Wikimedia Foundation Affiliates Strategy: proposed requirements for affiliates & user groups recognition changes|this message from Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees liaisons to the Affiliations Committee]], as well as the ways to give your feedback.

We have also reached out to your contact persons via the emails provided.

Best regards,<section end="announcement-content" />

[[User:Xeno (WMF)|Xeno (WMF)]] ([[User talk:Xeno (WMF)|talk]]) 14:40, 9 February 2024 (UTC)
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== (Second Reminder) Notification of Affiliate Expiration - Renewal pending submission of reporting ==

Greetings [[User:BamLifa|BamLifa]], [[User:VALENTIN NVJ|VALENTIN NVJ]],

This is a notification to bring to your attention that your organization is currently past due on its required annual reporting. Wikimedia Affiliates are required to submit an annual activity report covering the entirety of the 12-month agreement period in order to prompt review for a renewal.  Reports must be written in English, posted to meta via the  [[Wikimedia Affiliates Data Portal]].

This page is used to track how organizations and groups are meeting reporting requirements described in their agreements with the Wikimedia Foundation (e.g. chapter agreements, thematic organization agreements, user group agreements).  It is the central place where affiliates can add reports about their activities, share their plans, and even news or social media channels with the wider movement. When new reports are available, organizations and groups should add them to this page to keep their columns up to date.

As noted on the meta [[Wikimedia Affiliates Data Portal/Reports|Reports page]], your organization’s '''2023''' annual reporting became past due in '''2023-12-22'''. Please be sure to:

* Post your '''2023''' annual reporting to the meta via the  [[Wikimedia Affiliates Data Portal]] as soon as possible to return to compliance with your user group agreement.

* Check that your group’s page is also up to date with past report links for historical record-keeping, and

* Please send an email to [[Mailing_lists/Wikimedia_Announce|Wikimedia-l]] in order to share with a movement-wide audience.

If you have any questions or need any further guidance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to wadportal{{at}}wikimedia.org.<br /><br />'''Best regards''',

''Wikimedia Affiliates Data Portal''

--[[User:DNdubane_(WMF)]] 09:57, 23 February 2024 (UTC)

== (Third Reminder) Notification of Affiliate Expiration - Renewal pending submission of reporting ==

Greetings [[User:BamLifa|BamLifa]], [[User:VALENTIN NVJ|VALENTIN NVJ]],

This is a notification to bring to your attention that your organization is currently past due on its required annual reporting. Wikimedia Affiliates are required to submit an annual activity report covering the entirety of the 12-month agreement period in order to prompt review for a renewal.  Reports must be written in English, posted to meta via the  [[Wikimedia Affiliates Data Portal]].

This page is used to track how organizations and groups are meeting reporting requirements described in their agreements with the Wikimedia Foundation (e.g. chapter agreements, thematic organization agreements, user group agreements).  It is the central place where affiliates can add reports about their activities, share their plans, and even news or social media channels with the wider movement. When new reports are available, organizations and groups should add them to this page to keep their columns up to date.

As noted on the meta [[Wikimedia Affiliates Data Portal/Reports|Reports page]], your organization’s '''2023''' annual reporting became past due in '''2023-12-22'''. Please be sure to:

* Post your '''2023''' annual reporting to the meta via the  [[Wikimedia Affiliates Data Portal]] as soon as possible to return to compliance with your user group agreement.

* Check that your group’s page is also up to date with past report links for historical record-keeping, and

* Please send an email to [[Mailing_lists/Wikimedia_Announce|Wikimedia-l]] in order to share with a movement-wide audience.

If you have any questions or need any further guidance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to wadportal{{at}}wikimedia.org.<br /><br />'''Best regards''',

''Wikimedia Affiliates Data Portal''

--[[User:DNdubane_(WMF)]] 11:22, 21 March 2024 (UTC)

== Invitation à réagir ! Deuxième série de demandes de financement au titre du soutien général - régions SSA et MENA ==

Chers amis wikimédiens,

Toutes nos excuses pour ce cross-posting.

La semaine dernière, nous vous avons invité à participer au processus d'examen du deuxième cycle de financement du soutien général. L'invitation reste ouverte. 
Votre avis est essentiel pour nous aider à allouer les ressources de manière efficace et à soutenir des projets à fort impact au sein du mouvement Wikimedia.
Ce qu'il faut faire :

*Lire les propositions : Explorez les demandes de financement sur les pages de candidature de la [[Grants:Regions/Sub-Saharan Africa#General Support Fund 2|région SSA Meta]] et de la [[Grants:Regions/Middle East & North Africa#General Support Fund 2|région MENA Meta]].
* Fournir des commentaires constructifs :
- Partagez votre expertise pour aider les candidats à renforcer leurs projets.

- Faites des suggestions basées sur votre expérience ou vos préoccupations qui peuvent améliorer les propositions.

- Posez des questions spécifiques pour vous assurer que les projets ont une voie claire vers le succès.

Si cela s'avère utile, vous pouvez utiliser ce cadre d'évaluation pour fournir un retour d'information complet. D'autres formats sont les bienvenus. 
Calendrier :
* Date limite d'examen : 2 avril
* Comment soumettre vos commentaires :
- Commentez directement sur les pages de discussion de la candidature (de préférence)
- Envoyez vos commentaires par courrier électronique au responsable du programme (mea_fund@wikimedia.org ).

Votre participation complétera les efforts d'examen et de prise de décision de la commission régionale de financement et du personnel afin d'assurer un financement efficace de notre mouvement. 

Nous vous remercions de votre temps et de votre dévouement.

Je vous prie d'agréer, Madame, Monsieur, l'expression de mes salutations distinguées,

[[User:Azogbonon]]

Au nom de la commission régionale de financement et du personnel de l'AEM [[User:Azogbonon|Azogbonon]] ([[User talk:Azogbonon|talk]]) 11:37, 27 March 2024 (UTC)

== The full draft of the Wikimedia Movement Charter will soon be shared ==

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Hi there,

The Movement Charter Drafting Committee is happy to announce that the full draft of the Movement Charter will be published on April 2nd, 2024. This will kick off the '''community engagement period from April 2nd to April 22nd'''.

The [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement Charter|'''Movement Charter''']] is a proposed document to define roles and responsibilities for all the members and entities of the Wikimedia Movement, including to lay out a new Global Council for movement governance.

Everyone in the Wikimedia Movement is invited to share opinions on the full version of the Charter draft – this is the last chance to offer feedback before the Charter draft is updated for the ratification vote in June 2024.

'''How to share your feedback?'''

* share your message or question on the [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Talk:Movement Charter|'''Movement Charter Talk page''']];
* attend a [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement Charter/Community Consultation#Upcoming drop-in session|'''community drop-in session''']] on '''April 4th''' at [https://zonestamp.toolforge.org/1712242800 15.00-17.00 UTC];
* or email [mailto:movementcharter@wikimedia.org '''movementcharter@wikimedia.org'''].

[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement Charter/Drafting Committee/Updates|Read the Committee's latest updates]] for more information.

On behalf of the MCDC,<section end="announcement-content" />

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== The full Movement Charter draft awaits your review on Meta ==

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Hi everyone, 

The full draft of the [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement Charter|Movement Charter]] has been published on Meta for your review.

'''Why should you care?''' 

The Charter is important as it will be an essential document for the implementation of the 2030 strategy recommendations. Participating in the Charter discussions means that you ensure that your voice is heard and your interests are represented in shaping the future of the Movement.

'''Community Engagement – April 2nd to April 30th, 2024'''

The Movement Charter Drafting Committee (MCDC) cordially invites everyone in the Wikimedia movement to share feedback on the full draft of the Movement Charter. 

Let your voice be heard by sharing your feedback it in any language on the [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Talk:Movement Charter|Movement Charter talk pages]], attend a [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement Charter/Community Consultation#Upcoming drop-in session|community drop-in session]], or email [mailto:movementcharter@wikimedia.org movementcharter@wikimedia.org]. 

Please read the [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Movement Charter/Drafting Committee/Updates|Committee's latest updates]] for more information.

Thank you.

On behalf of the MCDC,<section end="announcement-content" />

[[m:User:RamzyM (WMF)|RamzyM (WMF)]] 13:07, 3 April 2024 (UTC)
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== Affiliations Committee News (January-March 2024) ==

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[[File:Group photo - Edu Wiki conference 2023, Belgrade, Serbia.jpg|256px|right|thumb|Group photo of the 2023 EduWiki Conference in Belgrade, organized by Wikipedia & Education User Group]]

<small>''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Affiliations Committee/News/Issue 1|You can find this newsletter translated into additional languages on Meta-wiki]]. [https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Translate&group=page-{{urlencode:Affiliations Committee/News/Issue 1}}&language=&action=page&filter= {{int:please-translate}}]''</small>

Quarterly newsletter sharing news and events about the work of Wikimedia's [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Affiliations_Committee|Affiliations Committee]].

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'''Affiliate Recognition and Derecognition''': [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Affiliations_Committee/News/Issue_1#Affiliate_Recognition_and_Derecognition|Recognition of Cyprus, Botswana, Niger, and Telugu user groups]]

'''Affiliate Activities Report''': [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Affiliations_Committee/News/Issue_1#Affiliate_Activities_Report|Reports from Belgium, South African, and Ukrainian chapters]]

'''AffCom Movement Contribution''': [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Affiliations_Committee/News/Issue_1#AffCom_Movement_Contribution|AffCom engagement with the new Affiliates Strategy and Movement Charter drafts]]

'''AffCom Administration''': [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Affiliations_Committee/News/Issue_1#AffCom_Administration|New AffCom members and advisors]]
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<div class="hlist" style="margin-top:10px; font-size:100%; ">'''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Affiliations Committee/News/Issue 1|read this newsletter in full]]''' • [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Global message delivery/Targets/Affiliations Committee/News|subscribe/unsubscribe]]<section end="announcement-content" />

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== Cher groupe d'utilisateurs des wikimédiens de la RDC ==
Par cet appel, nous vous lançons l'invitation de venir participer avec nous au concours [[Event:WLE_RDC_2024|Wiki Loves Earth]] en soumettant vos images des parcs et sites naturels de votre contrée. Nous précisons que seules les villes suivantes accueilleront l'activité en présentiel chez elles, à savoir : Kinshasa, Matadi et Mbujimayi, mais pour les autres villes les participants sont encouragés à participer en ligne toutefois puisque le concours est ouvert à tout le pays. Si vous avez besoin d'accéder à des sites protégés trop compliqués, n'hésitez pas à nous le faire savoir, nous vous accompagnerons à travers l'UNESCO en RDC. 

Soyez les bienvenues au concours ! [[User:Beheme|Beheme]] ([[User talk:Beheme|talk]]) 01:50, 3 May 2024 (UTC)

== invitation à participer au concours d’édition féministe ==

Cher groupe d'utilisateurs des wikimédiens de la RDC, nous vous lançons également l'invitation à venir participer avec nous à la campagne [[Event:WikiNkento|WikiNkento]] qui est une version de chez nous et à notre manière de ce qu’est la campagne lesSansPages dans nos langues nationales, Lingala et Kikongo, swahili aussi si vous préférez bien pour mettre en valeur nos femmes congolaises sur Wikipedia. Entretemps, dans cet ordre, nous préparons depuis l'incubateur la version linguistique de Wikipedia en tshiluba (Wp/lua), et nous vous invitons également à y participer. [[User:Jmb tista|Jmb tista]] ([[User talk:Jmb tista|talk]]) 08:47, 3 May 2024 (UTC)

== Board of Trustees selection call for candidates ==

Hello all,

The call for candidates for the 2024 Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees selection is now open from May 8, 2024 - May 29, 2024 at 23:59 UTC. The Board of Trustees oversees the Wikimedia Foundation's work, and each Trustee serves a [[foundation:Legal:Bylaws#(B)_Term|three-year term]]. This is a volunteer position.

This year, the Wikimedia community will vote to fill four (4) seats on the Foundation Board in August 2024. You can see the timeline of the full selection process [[Wikimedia Foundation elections/2024#Timeline|here]].

'''Traits'''

Wikimedia is a global movement and seeks candidates from the broader community. Ideal candidates are thoughtful, respectful, community-oriented and align with the Wikimedia Foundation mission. Candidates should think about what experiences and perspectives they will bring to the Board.

The Board would like to find perspectives and voices that are essential but underrepresented in our movement. Accordingly, all candidates will be asked to include statements in their application that speak to their experiences in the world and in the movement and share how those experiences have equipped them to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.

'''Trustees commitment'''

Trustees [[foundation:Bylaws#(B)_Term.|serve a three year term and can serve up to three consecutive terms]]. The expectation is that Trustees serve on at least [[Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia committees#Board committees|one of the Board’s committees]]. The time commitment is about 150 hours per year, excluding travel. This time is not evenly spread throughout the year. The time is concentrated around meetings.

'''Trustees requirements'''

English is the language of business for the Board. Candidates must be fluent in written and spoken English. Previous experience serving on a collective decision-making body, especially Boards or committees, and significant experience in Wikimedia (or equivalent) movement building and organizing are expected from candidates.

'''Apply'''

Candidates from all projects and communities who meet the criteria to become a Wikimedia Trustee are welcome to apply. Could you - or someone you know - be a good fit to join the Wikimedia Foundation's Board of Trustees? Encourage them to run for election. Candidates can find information and submit their nomination on the [[Wikimedia Foundation elections/2024/Candidate application|candidate application]] page. If you want to learn more about the role of Trustees or have questions, refer to this [[Wikimedia Foundation elections/2024/Resources for candidates|candidate resources page]].

'''Community questions for candidates'''

All community members, including affiliates, are invited to submit questions for the Board of Trustees candidates to answer. From the list of questions, the Election Committee selects 5 questions for candidates to answer, which the candidates are expected to answer. The selected questions may be a combination of what’s been submitted from the community, if they’re alike or related. Questions can be submitted between May 8 - June 12 at 23:59 UTC. Learn more about how to submit your questions on this [[Wikimedia Foundation elections/2024/Questions for candidates|Meta-wiki page]].

Best regards,

The [[Wikimedia Foundation elections committee|Elections Committee]] and Board Selection Working Group

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== Feedback invited on Procedure for Sibling Project Lifecycle ==

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[[File:Sibling Project Lifecycle Conversation 2.png|150px|right|link=:m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation Community Affairs Committee/Procedure for Sibling Project Lifecycle]]

Dear Wikimedia Affiliates,

The [[:m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation Community Affairs Committee|Community Affairs Committee]] (CAC) of the [[:m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees|Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees]] invites you to give feedback on a '''[[:m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation Community Affairs Committee/Procedure for Sibling Project Lifecycle|draft Procedure for Sibling Project Lifecycle]]'''. Affiliates play important roles in the Movement, working with communities and external partners, and thus they bring valuable perspectives to the table. We warmly welcome you to the conversations. In addition, please share information about this with your affiliate membership, and any project communities your affiliate works with or supports. You can also help translate the procedure into more languages so that people can join the discussions in their language.

This draft Procedure outlines proposed steps and requirements for opening and closing Wikimedia Sibling Projects. It aims to ensure any newly approved projects are set up for success. This is separate from the procedures for opening or closing language versions of projects, which is handled by the [[:m:Special:MyLanguage/Language committee|Language Committee]]. It is also separate from the [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Closing_projects_policy|closing projects policy]]. 

You can find the details of the proposal on [[:m:Special:MyLanguage/Talk:Wikimedia Foundation Community Affairs Committee/Procedure for Sibling Project Lifecycle#Review|this page]], as well as the ways to give your feedback from today until the end of the day on '''June 23, 2024''', anywhere on Earth.

We have also reached out to your contact persons via the emails provided.

On behalf of the CAC,<section end="announcement-content" />

[[m:User:RamzyM (WMF)|RamzyM (WMF)]] 16:08, 21 May 2024 (UTC)
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